Sites sampled by MBSS
The interactive maps below will guide you to sites with biology, water quality, and physical habitat data collected via the Maryland Biological Stream Survey. Round 1 of this statewide survey of freshwater streams took place from 1995-1997, and round 2 was conducted from 2000-2004. Round 3 (2007-2009) data is being finalized and will be posted when it is ready. If you have questions about data from round 3, please contact our data manager from our Data Requests page.
Other Stream Monitoring in Maryland
A list of other organizations that monitor the waters of Maryland can be found on the links page under the Maryland Water Monitoring Council. Go there now.
Species Spotlight
- Long-tailed Salamander
The Long-tailed Salamander (Eurycea longicauda longicauda) This salamander is found everywhere in Maryland except the Coastal Plain. It lives up to its name with a tail that makes up more that 50% of its total length.
Learn more in this informative Fact Sheet