New River Gorge National River, Bluestone National Scenic River, and Gauley River National Recreation Area: water quality monitoring program
Sullivan RJ. 1993. New River Gorge National River, Bluestone National Scenic River, and Gauley River National Recreation Area: water quality monitoring program. National Park Service, New River Gorge National River
Overall, the water quality monitoring program for the New River reveals that water quality, in relation to animal and human waste,as well as other parameters, remains consistent with past data.Those sites that have been in probable violation in the past still reflect problems associated with high levels of fecal coliform bacteria. A review of the data for the Bluestone River indicates that analyses of biological, chemical and physical parameters mirror those recorded in 1992. However, monitoring of this park area should continue to establish solid baseline data. This statement also holds true for the Gauley River National Recreation Area. Animal and human waste levels appear within acceptable limits for the 3 mainstem sites along the Gauley River, however analysis of fecal coliform bacteria should continue for this park area.