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Oct 07
2011
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South Riverkeeper Diana takes flight over South River WatershedPosted by diana in Riverkeeper , Pollution , Living Shoreline , Limehouse Cove , Harness Creek , Glebe Creek , Gingerville Creek , Flora , Flat Creek , Fauna , Duvall Creek , Development , Crab Creek , Clean Up , Church Creek , Broad Creek , Brewer Creek , Bell Branch , Beards Creek , Bacon Ridge Branch , Almshouse Creek , Aberdeen Creek |
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Aug 30
2011
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| From SRF Red Flag |
Due to Hurricane Irene this past weekend - which dropped about 6 inches of rain on the South River watershed - causing the bacteria concentration to be at unsafe levels for swimming, we have put out our red "caution" flag at the office. If you see this red flag hanging from our office balcony, then the South River is generally unsafe for swimming.--Diana
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Aug 22
2011
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August 17 2011 Eyes Under the RiverPosted by diana in Selby Bay , Riverkeeper , Pollution , Pocahontas Creek , Harness Creek , Glebe Creek , Gingerville Creek , Duvall Creek , Crab Creek , Church Creek , Broad Creek , Brewer Creek , Beards Creek , Almshouse Creek , Aberdeen Creek |
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Aug 04
2011
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Operation Clearwater Results- RED FLAG DayPosted by diana in Selby Bay , Riverkeeper , Pollution , Broad Creek |
| # | Site | 8/3/2011 |
| SR1 | Hillsmere Shores | 20 |
| SR2 | Glen Isle Community Association | 4 |
| SR3 | Harbor Hills Association | 14 |
| SR4 | South River Manor | 10 |
| SR5 | Pine Whiff Community Association | 174 |
| SR6 | South River Park Comm. Ass. | 110 |
| SR7 | Selby Community Association | 140 |
| SR8 | Londontown Beach 5 | 44 |
| SR11 | Wilelinor Community Association | 390 |
| SR12 | Shoreham Beach Citizens Association | 144 |
As you drive ovet the South River bridge, you will notice a large Red Flag- this flag represents that the majority of the stations on the South River are high in bacteria
The bacteria results are very indicative of the rain event that we had yesterday morning coupled with the Canada Goose problem in a couple of communities.
Above is the Enterococci bacteria results from 8-3-2011 sampling, as per the EPA BEACHs Act guidance document and the Maryland Department of the Environment's bacteria sampling; the concentration must be lower 104 (cfu/100ml) colony forming units/100ml. The bacteria results for several areas are above the limit of 104 colony forming units/100ml. Please remember that the guidance the State of Maryland gives is that there should be no primary contact with the South River after a rain event such as the one earlier this week, so please everyone take the proper precautions, shower after swimming, cover or do not go into the river with open wounds. The most at risk are children, elderly, immune compromised, and pregnant.
On a separate note: As the temperature of the water increases Vibrio growth as well- there has been a case recently of a elderly man with a Vibrio infection last week. Please use caution when recreating in the South River. If you do acquire a suspicious infection, see your doctor immediately as it is important to treat this infection as quickly as possible. If you or someone you know happens to get sick or gets an infection as a result of swimming in the water, please let us know and fill out the attached form and return it to us. The AA County Health Department has a great fact sheet on Vibrio, which is attached. Vibrio is found naturally occurring in all waters, but as the temperature increases so does the concentration of this bacteria.
With the extremely hot temperatures bacteria concentrations may proliferate in areas that are already contaminated. Please, pick up your pet waste and do not feed the ducks or geese. Leaving the shoreline un-mowed and using items that are sparkly will deter the waterfowl from coming ashore causing the bacteria contamination.
Take Care Swimming or Recreating,
Sincerely,
Diana
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Aug 04
2011
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Jul 15
2011
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7-13-2011 Operation Clearwater Bacteria DataPosted by diana in Selby Bay , Riverkeeper , Pollution , Duvall Creek , Broad Creek |
Good Morning All,
This weeks bacteria data had two communites that were above the allowable limit of 104cfu/100ml. These were Hillsmere and Pine Whiff. Congrats to the Glen Isle community for defeting the Canada Geese, I hope the deterants work all summer!!
Diana, South RIVERKEEPER
| Enterococci (cfu/100ml) | ||
| # | Site | 7/13/2011 |
| SR1 | Hillsmere Shores | 1016 |
| SR2 | Glen Isle Community Association | 12 |
| SR3 | Harbor Hills Association | 14 |
| SR4 | South River Manor | 28 |
| SR5 | Pine Whiff Community Association | 196 |
| SR6 | South River Park Comm. Ass. | 36 |
| SR7 | Selby Community Association | 24 |
| SR8 | Londontown Beach 5 | 6 |
| SR11 | Wilelinor Community Association | 84 |
| SR12 | Shoreham Beach Citizens Association | 16 |
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Jun 30
2011
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June 29 2011 Bacteria DataPosted by diana in Warehouse Creek , Selby Bay , Riverkeeper , Pollution , Church Creek , Almshouse Creek |
Good Afternoon,
There were three locations of higher that the allowable concentration of bacteria (104cfu/100ml). These creeks are Warehouse Creek, Almshouse Creek, and Church Creek. Glen Isle has been preventing the Canada Geese by stringing CD's in the area to prevent the geese from landing, must be working because for the past two weeks the counts have been good. Congratulations to them!!
| South River Federation 2011 Enterococci Counts (cfu/100 ml) | ||||||||
| # | Site | 5/18/2011 | 5/25/2011 | 6/1/2011 | 6/8/2011 | 6/15/2011 | 6/22/2011 | 6/29/2011 |
| SR1 | Hillsmere Shores | 84 | 16 | 88 | 16 | 8 | 92 | 16 |
| SR2 | Glen Isle Community Association | 272 | 2 | 3427 | 144 | 156 | 28 | 80 |
| SR3 | Harbor Hills Association | 56 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 68 |
| SR4 | South River Manor | X | 2 | 344 | 22 | 4 | 92 | 148 |
| SR5 | Pine Whiff Community Association | X | X | 178 | 122 | 374 | 112 | 380 |
| SR6 | South River Park Comm. Ass. | 20 | 8 | 160 | 20 | 22 | 4 | 16 |
| SR7 | Selby Community Association | X | X | X | 10 | 16 | 74 | 48 |
| SR8 | Londontown Beach 5 | X | X | X | X | X | X | 60 |
| SR11 | Wilelinor Community Association | 32 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 60 | 716 |
| SR12 | Shoreham Beach Citizens Association | 184 | 4 | 86 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
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Jun 16
2011
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June 15 2011 Operation Clearwater Bacteria DataPosted by diana in Riverkeeper , Pollution |
This week's bacteria data still shows that the two communites are still having high bacteria counts. Any Enterococci counts above 104 colony forming units/100ml is considered unsafe for swimming (primary contact).
I congratulate the Glen Ilse community for trying the different methods of glittery and shiny items to prevent the Canada Geese the staying on the community beach.
| Site | 5/18/2011 | 5/25/2011 | 6/1/2011 | 6/8/2011 | 6/15/2011 |
| Hillsmere Shores | 84 | 16 | 88 | 16 | 8 |
| Glen Isle Community Association | 272 | 2 | 3427 | 144 | 156 |
| Harbor Hills Association | 56 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| South River Manor | X | 2 | 344 | 22 | 4 |
| Pine Whiff Community Association | X | X | 178 | 122 | 374 |
| South River Park Comm. Ass. | 20 | 8 | 160 | 20 | 22 |
| Selby Community Association | X | X | X | 10 | 16 |
| Wilelinor Community Association | 32 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 10 |
| Shoreham Beach Citizens Association | 184 | 4 | 86 | 4 | 1 |
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Jun 13
2011
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Glen Isle Recreational Bacteria AlertPosted by diana in Riverkeeper , Pollution |
Since May 18, my interns and I have been sampling communities for Enterococci bacteria for your swimming and recreational safety. Since this time, one community has seen high bacteria counts. However not only do we just sample for the bacteria I also take visual measurements as well- for instance noting how many geese, ducks, boaters, swimmers; etc are present. All of these things could potentially cause the bacteria concentration to increase. During the past several weeks, we have witnessed between 30-55 geese making this community their home. Some ideas to discourage the geese population are: use Mylar flagging or hang old CD by a string- anything "flashing and glittery," which geese do not like; walk dogs along the beach to scare off the geese; or consider a predator decoy . A great long term solution is planting Spartina alterniflora- or otherwise known as smooth cordgrass - geese like short mowed grass and not long grass.
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Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Recreational Water Quality Alert
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Department of Health
3 Harry Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
June 13, 2011 - GLEN ISLE IN RIVA - ADVISORY
The Department of Health issued an advisory on June 13 to avoid swimming, water skiing and other direct water contact at Glen Isle on the South River in Riva, Maryland, due to high bacteria levels found in water samples collected on June 7 and June 9. The advisory will remain in effect until water samples show bacterial levels to be acceptable for at least two consecutive days. The Department of Health has posted advisory signs in the affected area. The Department advises people who have come in contact with the affected water to wash well with soap and warm water immediately. Clothing should also be washed. Many factors, such as waterfowl, rainfall, water temperature and tidal action, can cause high bacteria readings. Subscribers of free water quality e-alerts will be notified when the advisory is lifted.
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Jun 10
2011
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June 8 2011 Bacteria ResultsPosted by diana in Selby Bay , Riverkeeper , Pollution , Duvall Creek |
This week's bacteria results, for the most part the results are below 104 colony forming units/ 100ml- which indicate a better swimming/recreating environment. ---Diana
| # | Site | 5/18/2011 | 5/25/2011 | 6/1/2011 | 6/8/2011 |
| SR1 | Hillsmere Shores | 84 | 16 | 88 | 16 |
| SR2 | Glen Isle Community Association | 272 | 2 | 3427 | 144 |
| SR3 | Harbor Hills Association | 56 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| SR4 | South River Manor | X | 2 | 344 | 22 |
| SR5 | Pine Whiff Community Association | X | X | 178 | 122 |
| SR6 | South River Park Comm. Ass. | 20 | 8 | 160 | 20 |
| SR7 | Selby Community Association | X | X | X | 10 |
| SR11 | Wilelinor Community Association | 32 | 16 | 16 | 4 |
| SR12 | Shoreham Beach Citizens Association | 184 | 4 | 86 | 4 |




