This paper addresses the health of the Rivanna River watershed as evaluated through close analysis of environmental indicators. The Rivanna River watershed, a major part of Virginia’s ecology, encompasses the Piedmont region of Virginia and empties into the James River. Data in ten indicators collected from twenty-five randomly selected rivers was compared to established environmental standards. Two methods, both focusing on the importance of individual rivers within the watershed, led to the conclusion that the Rivanna River watershed is unhealthy.
Abstract
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