Wicomico Environmental Trust

08/28/2026

The 2025 Wicomico River Watershed Report is here!! Our latest data bring encouraging news, including continued declines in nutrient loads. But rising water temperatures, saltwater intrusion, and elevated bacteria levels show that challenges remain.

Thanks to our Creekwatcher volunteers, faculty partners, and students, we’re continuing to monitor, learn, and protect the Wicomico River and its tributaries.

📊 Read the full report and explore the data on our website — www.wicomicoenvironment.org/wicomico-environment-news/reports

08/27/2026

Looking for a way to make a difference for our environment this weekend? Join Wicomico Clean for a clean up on the westside this Saturday from 9-10:30. Meet at Hebron Town Hall.

REMINDER: We hope to see you this Saturday. 🙂

08/25/2026

Looking for a fun way to connect with Salisbury’s birdlife tonight?

Join the Tri-County Bird Club for Swift Watch at Asbury Methodist Church and watch hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirl through the evening sky before settling into their chimney roost for the night.

📅 Tuesday, August 25 | 7:30 PM
📍 Asbury Methodist Church, 1401 Camden Ave., Salisbury
All ages and birding experience levels welcome!

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

08/17/2026

From freshwater ponds to brackish marshes and the Chesapeake Bay, salinity plays an important role in shaping which plants and animals can thrive in our watershed. Our Creekwatchers monitor salinity to better understand these changing conditions and what they mean for the future of our ecosystems.

Read our latest blog to learn how rainfall, drought, sea level rise, and even species like mummichogs and blue catfish are connected to salinity in the Wicomico River watershed! https://www.wicomicoenvironment.org/wicomico-environment-news/blog

08/14/2026

This week's bacteria data are in! 9 of our 26 sites had elevated bacteria level above the EPA's safe swimming threshold. See the full list of sites in the second image. Remember you can view our monthly data at: https://www.wicomicoenvironment.org/wicomico-environment-news/river-updates
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and community partners who make this monitoring possible!
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The laboratory that analyzes our Creekwatchers samples for bacteria levels follows EPA’s standard protocols to determine if bacteria (enterococci) levels are safe for swimming. The threshold to determine that the sample meets acceptable swimming levels is 104 most probable number (MPN)/100 mL. While none of the Creekwatchers sample locations are public swimming sites, we publish these data when samples exceed the threshold to keep the public informed. Enterococci levels are an EPA-recommended indicator for risks to human health, but ultimately, each person is responsible for making the decision to swim in the Wicomico River watershed.

08/08/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to join our Events Committee and help reimagine and plan our Annual Dinner this November!

Whether you love event planning, sponsorships, design, auctions, coordinating volunteers, or day-of logistics, there’s a place for you.

Maybe you have an hour a month to contribute or want to take on a bigger role, we’d love to have you on the team! Email: [email protected]

08/02/2026

Have questions or concerns about data centers in Wicomico County? Now is the time to make your voice heard. The Wicomico County Council will consider a moratorium on data centers at its meeting this Tuesday, August 4, at 6:00 PM in Room 301 of the Government Office Building.

07/30/2026

This week's bacteria data are in! 12 of our 26 sites had elevated bacteria level above the EPA's safe swimming threshold. See the full list of sites in the second image. Remember you can view our monthly data at: https://www.wicomicoenvironment.org/wicomico-environment-news/river-updates
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and community partners who make this monitoring possible!
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The laboratory that analyzes our Creekwatchers samples for bacteria levels follows EPA’s standard protocols to determine if bacteria (enterococci) levels are safe for swimming. The threshold to determine that the sample meets acceptable swimming levels is 104 most probable number (MPN)/100 mL. While none of the Creekwatchers sample locations are public swimming sites, we publish these data when samples exceed the threshold to keep the public informed. Enterococci levels are an EPA-recommended indicator for risks to human health, but ultimately, each person is responsible for making the decision to swim in the Wicomico River watershed.

07/28/2026

Tuesdays are our favorite because they mean our incredible Creekwatchers are out at all 26 monitoring sites across the Wicomico River watershed, keeping a close eye on local water quality.

After this week’s rains, we’re especially eager to see what the bacteria levels reveal. Stay tuned for this week’s results, and in the meantime, join us in giving a big thank you to dedicated volunteers like Katie, who help make this important work possible!

07/22/2026

We know many of you are concerned about the impact data centers could have on our local water and energy resources, and so are we.

WET has been closely following this issue, engaging in the local planning process, and advocating for thoughtful decision-making. We’ll share the latest updates, what we’ve been doing, and what’s next in our newsletter, arriving this Wednesday at 5 PM.

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