Miles Wye Riverkeeper

06/12/2026

Bacteria results are in for June 11, 2026 — This is the fourth week in a row Drum Point has failed.
Results are posted before major holidays and every Friday and you can always find them at:
📲shorerivers.org/swim
📲 All ShoreRivers + Riverkeeper socials ( )
📲 Download the app
SAFE SWIMMING TIPS
⚠️ Wait 24–48 hours after heavy rain
⚠️ Don’t swim with open wounds
⚠️ Rinse off after swimming
⚠️ Watch for algal blooms, vibrio, and rough water
⚠️ >104 CFU/100ml = unsafe for swimming
👉 Reminder: not all test sites are designated swim areas—follow local rules!

06/10/2026

06/05/2026

Bacteria results are in for June 5, 2026 —
Results are posted before major holidays and every Friday and you can always find them at:
📲shorerivers.org/swim
📲 All ShoreRivers + Riverkeeper socials ( )
📲 Download the app
SAFE SWIMMING TIPS
⚠️ Wait 24–48 hours after heavy rain
⚠️ Don’t swim with open wounds
⚠️ Rinse off after swimming
⚠️ Watch for algal blooms, vibrio, and rough water
⚠️ >104 CFU/100ml = unsafe for swimming
👉 Reminder: not all test sites are designated swim areas—follow local rules!

05/29/2026

Bacteria results are in for May 28, 2026 —
Results are posted before major holidays and every Friday and you can always find them at:
📲shorerivers.org/swim
📲 All ShoreRivers + Riverkeeper socials ( )
📲 Download the app
SAFE SWIMMING TIPS
⚠️ Wait 24–48 hours after heavy rain
⚠️ Don’t swim with open wounds
⚠️ Rinse off after swimming
⚠️ Watch for algal blooms, vibrio, and rough water
⚠️ >104 CFU/100ml = unsafe for swimming
👉 Reminder: not all test sites are designated swim areas—follow local rules!

05/22/2026

Bacteria results are in for May 21, 2026 —
Results are posted before major holidays and every Friday and you can always find them at:
📲shorerivers.org/swim
📲 All ShoreRivers + Riverkeeper socials ( )
📲 Download the app
SAFE SWIMMING TIPS
⚠️ Wait 24–48 hours after heavy rain
⚠️ Don’t swim with open wounds
⚠️ Rinse off after swimming
⚠️ Watch for algal blooms, vibrio, and rough water
⚠️ >104 CFU/100ml = unsafe for swimming
👉 Reminder: not all test sites are designated swim areas—follow local rules!

05/22/2026

Today is the first weekend for our SwimTester season! Tune in here for bacteria results for the Miles, Wye, and Eastern Bay!

05/19/2026

Grasses are back in our creeks! The water clarity in the lower parts of our rivers has been incredible this spring, and as water temperatures rise, so are the underwater grasses, also known as SAV. These underwater grasses provide critical habitat for fish, crabs, and waterfowl, help stabilize muddy bottoms, and improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.

Did you spot underwater grasses on this beautiful weekend? Share your photos and locations in the comments below. We’d love to see what you’re seeing across the watershed!

05/12/2026

Come out this evening for the Miles, Wye, and Eastern Bay State of the Rivers!
5:30 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Free beer! Free oysters! Free science!

05/06/2026

Paddle into one of Kent Island’s hidden gems!

Join Ben Ford, Miles–Wye Riverkeeper, for a guided eco-paddle launching from Kent Island Resort as we explore the scenic, winding waters of Thompson Creek. This relaxed outing is all about soaking in the beauty of the Eastern Shore, spotting wildlife, and enjoying the quiet creeks that make this place so special.

Along the way, you’ll hear how ShoreRivers is working to protect and restore these waterways—and why clean rivers are key to supporting recreation, local businesses, and our growing eco-tourism economy.

After the paddle, stick around and unwind at the Beach Bar at 18Twenty with a drink token (with purchase) 🍹

Spots are limited—come experience the Shore from the water.

Join Ben Ford, Miles-Wye Riverkeeper, for a Guided Eco-Paddle launching from Kent Island Resort to explore the scenic waterways of Thompson Creek. This relaxing paddle offers a chance to experience the beauty, wildlife, and quiet creeks that make Maryland’s Eastern Shore a special destination for

04/16/2026

ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated State of the Rivers events — a series of free presentations held each spring to inform the public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways and what we can all do to protect and restore them. Whether this will be ...