The Shenandoah River

•  History and Background

Annually since 2004, fish kills have been seen throughout the Shenandoah, James, Cowpasture and Maury rivers.  The North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River have heavily experienced fish die off. These kills occur during the spring months when the water temperature is fluctuating from day to day, making fishes more vulnerable to illness.

•  Fish that are affected
  
  

• Aquatic Habitat Disturbances (hypotheses for fish kills)
  
  
  • Temperature
  • pH
  • Oxygen
  • Light
  • Structure
    
    

• What can be done to preserve and protect aquatic ecosystems?
• Draw conclusions on what could be the cause of the fish kills.

  
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