We are a voice for clean water in the Elk and North East Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. We work to improve the quality of the water in the two watersheds and to monitor its health. We join with other organizations and civic leaders concerned with protecting the natural resources of Cecil County so that they may be enjoyed by future generations.
Join park staff at North East Beach for the 15th Annual Cecil County Wade In. Partnered with other agencies in the community, we will pull up our pant legs and wade into the Chesapeake Bay to measure the water quality the way former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler did with his “sneaker index”. Reservations are not required; day use fee will be waived for participants. Bring clothes that can get wet, water shoes, water, and sunscreen.
Learn more about the local watershed and measure the water quality of the Upper Chesapeake as you enjoy Live Music, Food, and other Vendors!
With events such as Project Clean Stream, Annual Meeting, Cecil County Wade-In, a Presentation with Master Gardeners and the BayWise Program, we have a ton of ideas and memories moving forward that can better our community and make it stronger!
How does ENERWA perform water quality sampling?Working in teams of two, a dedicated corps of volunteers, led by George Kaplan and Ron Hartman, performs monthly sampling at selected sites from April to November. Teams sample their assigned site(s) once each month. Some analysis is performed in the field (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.) while samples…
How does ENERWA perform water quality sampling?Working in teams of two, a dedicated corps of volunteers, led by George Kaplan and Ron Hartman, performs monthly sampling at selected sites from April to November. Each site is accessible from the shore and teams sample their assigned site(s) once each month. Some analysis is performed in the…
How does ENERWA perform water quality sampling?Working in teams of two, a dedicated corps of volunteers, led by George Kaplan and Ron Hartman, performs monthly sampling at selected sites from April to November. (In 2020 we were only able to sample from June to November due to the governor’s stay-at-home order in the spring.) Each…
How does ENERWA perform water quality sampling?Working in teams of two, a dedicated corps of volunteers, led by George Kaplan, performs monthly sampling at selected sites from March – November. Each site is accessible from the shore and teams sample each site once each month. Some analysis is performed in the field while samples are…
We especially thank the Town of North East for funding the lab fees for our North East River samples. The printing and mailing of our water quality report cards were funded by the Stormwater Management Division of the Cecil County Department of Public Works and a Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) grant from the county. Member dues and contributions support the purchase of supplies and the lab fees for the Elk River samples. Join us!
