SCA Survey --Major Problems identified in Sligo Creek--

Sligo Creek watershed -Downstream 2
We encourage citizens to visit the sites in person in order to see the damage firsthand. Because the stream changes constantly, it may have features differing from pictures shown on this website. Mouse over the numbers in the map below, then click it to enlarge the picture.

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111101FB (Fish Barrier, Exposed Pipe ) (N38°57.499', W76°58.437')

Fish Barrier

site#	Date	Blockage	Type	Reason	Drop(In)	Depth(In)
111101	4/21/2004	total	pipe crossing	too high	12	--

Exposed Pipe

site#	Date	Location of Pipe	Type	Diameter (in)	Length (ft)	Purpose	Potential Leak from the Pipe	Color	Odor
111102 (Different #, but the same place	4/21/2004	Exposed across bottom of stream	unknown	60	100	sewage	no	--	--

A large and long sewer pipe is exposed. This is also a fish barrier.

 

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Special thanks to Emil King of the Anacostia Watershed Society and to Evelyn Foley, a resident in Sligo Creek watershed, for their help in editing this page.