Your land collects rainfall, which eventually finds its way into rivers and streams, then on to larger tributaries and eventually places like the Chesapeake Bay, or the Gulf of Mexico - for those rivers in the southwestern Virginia. That, in essence, is a watershed - land that drains into a particular body of water. You can help maintain a healthy watershed by being a good steward and considering your actions. The Governor and Virginia's Secretary of Natural Resources recognize citizen volunteer projects during Fall River Renaissance. You've found it.
Monitoring shows what's happening in a stream or lake and how problems vary by site and situation.
Results keep people aware of how activities impact their local water quality and can help communities make decisions based on good data and information. Be a responsible park visitor - Enjoy Virginia's parks but remember to respect the outdoors. When hiking, carry a bag and pick up litter. Stay on marked trails - their locations are designed to minimize impacts to the environment such as damaged habitat and increased soil erosion. Use cut rather than fallen wood for campfires.