In 2021 the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and 3 Rivers Waterkeeper received funding from the University of Pittsburgh's Year of Engagement Program to collect 100 samples from the tributaries that feed the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny Rivers. Together we sampled 25 locations over four quarters from August 2021 to May 2022.
The results show elevated levels of nutrients and metals throughout our river systems. They also highlight how industry is still playing a significant role in the health of our rivers. Read more today at https://bit.ly/3RiversWaterQuality.
We would like to acknowledge the University of Pittsburgh's Year of Engagement for providing funding for the sampling efforts along with the Frederick Honors College and the Heinz Endowments for providing capacity for our Spring 2023 GIS Intern and Graduate Student Researcher. Additionally, thank you to the Three River Waterkeeper for collaborating with us on this project.
