Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring  Site 9 - Ocean Pines Canal

This site is on the St. Martin River and has been monitored
by John McFalls since August 1997.

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Site Name:  Ocean Pines Canal (Site # 9)

Monitor: John McFalls

Is the site on Private or Public owned property? Private

Estimated width of body of water: 80 feet

Estimated average depth of water in area: 1.5 Meters

Shoreline Characteristics: Wood Bulkheads

Land Activities nearby (industry, farming, urban, etc): Residential

MCBP Volunteer Questionnaire

Name: John McFalls

Site#: 9                                            Site Name: Ocean Pines Canal

Location of Site: Ocean Parkway across from address (694 Ocean Parkway)

Occupation: Retired

Interests and Hobbies: Fishing and Boating.

Spouse? Children?: Yes, and five married children.

How long have you lived near the Coastal Bays? 6 years

If you moved to the area, why did you decide to move?  [To be] near ocean.

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

What do you like least about the Coastal Bays? Lack of convenient shopping.

What related experience do you bring to the program? None.

Why did you decide to become a volunteer monitor? Perhaps my contribution (s) will help conserve the bays.

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