Deer River
Theodore, Alabama, United States
Where Dauphin Island Parkway bridge crosses the South fork of Deer River. Samples taken while standing on Dauphin Island Parkway bridge. Flowing water. Collecting bacteriologic samples could potentially be dangerous due to unstable rocks that are coated in algae.
Location created by
Madison Blanchard
- Group: Alabama Water Watch
- Site ID: AWW06022001
- Lat: 30.5179807
- Lng: -88.10709
- Waterbody Type: River
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
No rain for last 2 days (at least)
Litter is still an issue. Litter is coming from people throwing it out of their car windows on Dauphin Island Parkway.
Litter around site. Did not see any litter in the river.
Sheen or film on water surface. Water samples had algae/muck; this is unusual for this site.
Litter from Dauphin Island Parkway is an issue
There had been no rainfall in two days when samples were collected.
Litter at sample site. I pick up as much as I can fit in a grocery bag.
Litter is becoming more prevalent.
-Rain during sample collection and night prior to sample collection.
-More litter than usual.
-Dead wildlife on bridge above river.
Rain during sample collection. Heavy rains on the night and morning prior to sampling.