Explore and Restore Maryland Streams
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Stream Study Activities
NEW - Coastal Overall Student Data Sheet
Stream study can be done in a variety of ways, looking at different indicators of health, discovering potential sources of

water pollution, and other pressures on streams. Three common activities include the following, and all are recommended for a complete field investigation:
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Biological, chemical and physical factors can all indicate the quality of the water. Geomorphology measurements indicate how a stream functions over time.