West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Inc., is a community-supported conservation organization affiliated with the Waterkeeper Alliance. We focus on enforcement of environmental laws by patrolling the rivers to identify and stop illegal sources of pollution and we hold those responsible accountable. We work to reduce legal pollution through advocacy, education and restoration of habitat.

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OUR SURVEY
The results are in! Nearly 170 residents responded to our survey regarding the health of the West and Rhode Rivers. Want to know what people think? Download a summary report by clicking here and the full survey report here.
OUR WATERSHED REPORT
Our report on the health of the West and Rhode Rivers has just been released. You can read the report, view the slide presentation and respond to a survey about the usefulness of the report on the Water Quality page.
3rdANNUAL WADE-IN AND KAYAK RACE
May 17 at 9 AM - two courses - one of 2 miles and one of 4 miles. Here are the courses and here is the registration form and information.
RHYTHM ON THE RIVER
Our summer fundraiser on June 21 at Hartge's Yacht Yard from 5-8 PM. 25 piece steel drum band music by Chesapeake Steel, Caribbean buffet and bar, raffle, auction and more. Arrive by boat or car. Bring your own chair or blanket! Full details are here. Order tickets here.




PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
We need your photos! Details of the contest are here.
The West/Rhode Watershed
The West/Rhode Watershed includes all the land drained by streams and creeks that empty into those two rivers. The watershed is shown on this map.

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