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Historically, urban rivers
and riverfronts have been used for municipal water and shipping,
a sink for sewage and industrial waste removal, and other commercial
purposes. Viewing the rivers in this
way has displaced their value as natural resources and important
public amenities. However, the emphasis
is beginning to shift from industrial and commercial use of the
rivers to public access and recreational use. We
seek to illustrate opportunities and constraints in our Three
Rivers ecosystem to facilitate this change.
From May to October, we collect a range of water quality samples in the rivers and streams of our region. We are creating the first detailed overview of water quality conditions in the rivers and streams of our region. Our aquatic team is developing important information that will help us plan for recreational uses and find better ways to manage our sewer and stormwater systems as well as our naturally flowing streams. on to the Water Quality Section-> |
"All the water that will ever be... is right now"
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