Arundel Rivers Federation

The Arundel Rivers Federation uses science, restoration and community action to make the South, West and Rhode Rivers cleaner and healthier. We envision clean, fishable, swimmable waterways for our local communities.

The Federation is dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and enhancing the waters of the South River, Rhode River, West River, Herring Bay, and is authorized by the Waterkeeper Alliance, Inc. The objectives of the Federation are to:

a) Reduce and prevent nutrients and other pollutants from entering its jurisdictional waters;

b) Be the authoritative source for scientific information and innovative solutions for its jurisdictional waters;

c) Advocate for new policies and ensure enforcement of existing laws to protect its jurisdictional waters;

d) Engage, educate and empower partners throughout Anne Arundel County and the Chesapeake Bay; and

e) Build the organizational and financial capacity to sustain the Federation’s work.