We have finished the 2020 monitoring season for the South, West and Rhode Rivers. The season was characterized by relatively mild weather but those creeks with the most impervious surfaces experience persistent problems from polluted runoff. Throughout the three rivers, an early season algae bloom demonstrated...
Episode 1: Caroline Rodriguez The Federation is proud to serve as an incubator for young professionals as they enter the environmental field. This blog is the first of a series which will provide insight on the lives and careers of these individuals beyond their time with...
Here one day, gone the next. Seemingly overnight, the ospreys that populate the Chesapeake Bay in abundance vanish without a trace. Gone is the classic ‘ee-ee-ee’ screech that echoes throughout the creeks and over the marshes as these magnificent hunters dive with pinpoint accuracy to...
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Justice The Arundel Rivers Federation is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice so that everyone in our community benefits from our actions to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment throughout...
Invasive species, like Snakehead fish and Blue Catfish out-compete the native species of fish for food and habitat and damages the local food web. Help our rivers by catching and eating invasive fish. Learn some fishing tips below on how to catch these invaders from...
The Federation is proud of the role it plays in keeping residents informed about when and where it is safe to swim. Weekly, all summer long, Marvin Solberg and Diane McBee, two excellent Federation volunteers, spent Wednesday mornings taking water samples at local participating beaches...
Invasive Fish Recipes Help native fish by catching and eating non-native invasive species such as Snakehead fish and Blue Catfish. Enjoy these two great recipes below. From: WUSA9! Author: Madeline Cuddihy Published: 2:01 PM EDT August 15, 2016 Would you ever think about eating snakehead? The Maryland fish that infested many...
Chloe Obara's First Week Hi, my name is Chloe! I just graduated from William & Mary this spring with a degree in geology and a minor in marine science. I grew up in Virginia Beach where I developed a passion for conserving and enjoying the natural...
The Osprey family is having a wonderful summer on the South River! Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum took turns building their nest. Osprey require the perfect spot to build a nest. An area that is open and easy to approach, has a sturdy base and...
Hi, my name is Jon! I am an environmental science and technology major at University of Maryland, College Park. My internship with the Arundel Rivers Federation has only just begun and the learning and fun is well under way. At the Federation, I am working...