Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring  Site 8 - South Point, Sinepuxent Bay

This site is on Sinepuxent Bay and has been monitored by
Mike and Beverly Arentz since August 1997

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Site Name: South Point (Site #8)

Monitor (s): Beverly & Michael Arentz

Is the site on Private or Public owned property? Private

Estimated width of body of water:

Estimated average depth of water in area:

Shoreline Characteristics:  Muddy bank and bottom, grassy buffer, take sample from dock extending out from shore. 50 feet.

Land Activities nearby (industry, farming, urban, etc): Small farming, corn / soybean - residential undeveloped lots, across from Assateague Island.

MCBP Volunteer Questionnaire

Name: Michael and Beverly Arentz

Site#: 8                                         
Site Name: Southpoint

Location of Site:  6114 S. Point Rd. - Sinepuxent Bay

Occupation: Husband-Carpenter                 Wife-Housewife

Interests and Hobbies: Husband-Fishing,    Wife-Gardening

Spouse? Children?: Yes - Michael & Melissa

How long have you lived near the Coastal Bays? 16 years

What do you enjoy most about the Coastal Bay (Fishing, Swimming, Boating, etc.)?   Fishing, Swimming, the wildlife, birds and scenery.

What do you like least about the Coastal Bays? Shifting sandbars when boating.

What related experience do you bring to the program? None

Why did you decide to become a volunteer monitor? To help collect data to preserve the water and wildlife.

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