Volunteer River Assessment Program Monitoring (VRAP):
ORWA, in partnership with the NH Department of Environment Services (NHDES), has been monitoring the water quality of the Oyster River since 2000. VRAP is a volunteer-driven water sampling program to assist NHDES in evaluating water quality throughout the state. VRAP empowers volunteers with information about the health of New Hampshire’s rivers and streams. Regular collection of water quality data allows for early detection of water quality changes allowing NHDES to trace potential problems to their source. Data collected by VRAP volunteers are directly contributing to New Hampshire’s obligations under the Clean Water Act. Measurements taken by volunteers are used in assessing the water quality of New Hampshire’s river and streams, and are included in reporting to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If you would like to volunteer, click the link to the right.
You can learn more about VRAP and view some of the Oyster River data at the NH DES website.
Meetings:
The Association holds monthly meetings and river walks, conducts outreach and educational activities throughout communities in the watershed, and sponsors water quality monitoring through the NH Volunteer River Assessment Program on the Oyster River. Monthly meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the new Madbury Public Library at 11 Town Hall Rd. We welcome all interested parties. We are currently not meeting, but hope to begin again soon.
The Google map needs location updating, but it is close.
You can contact us through email at: orwa@oysterriver.org
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In February of 2014 a summary of the Water Quality Data from the Oyster River VRAP monitoring was completed. The Report analysis data from 2001 to 2011. Click here to download the report.
Governor John Lynch signs legislation to include the Oyster River in the NH River Management and Protection Program.