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What bodies of water can VA SOS monitoring be conducted in?

Posted on May 22, 2024April 9, 2025 by Leah

Our protocol is for freshwater, non-tidal rivers and streams. It cannot be conducted in lakes, saltwater, or brackish water.

Creek critters, Salt Watch, and Nitrate Watch can be conducted in any body of water!

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