Links
The following links provide extra resources to teachers, students, and visitors. These resources help to further explain and define water quality in Frederick County and in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Frederick County is one of the most geologically diverse counties in the state of MD. Sedimentary rocks like limestone and conglomerate dominate the valley while metamorphic quartzites and metabasalts can be found on the mountains.
Backyard Geology This backyard geology guide covers the fundamentals of geology, the tools you'll need, the rock types you'll likely find, how to dig safely in your yard, and additional apps and activities to inspire curiosity. Click here for more information.
A Student's Guide to Conservation and Environmental Science (suggested by local Girl Scouts - great launch point for learning more about these vital topics). Added 6/22 - Thanks Scouts!
Maryland Association for Outdoor and Environmental Education - "We are encouraging, engaging, and empowering our community to understand, responsibly use and promote the natural world."
Real time data for Monocacy River (at Jug Bridge)
Real time data for Monocacy River (half-mile south of Rt-26 on Monocacy Blvd.)
Real time data for Potomac River
Bay Backpack - Bay education resource for teachers
Using Fishes to Test Water Quality (article - nano-biotechnology)
USGS Water Resources of the United States
Science in Your Watershed - Glossary
Environmental Protection Agency
Maryland Department of the Environment
*Frederick County Public Schools are not responsible for the content of externally authored links included on Frederick County Public School web pages.