E.Coli Monitoring

E.coli Monitoring - Part 1

Two Rivers Coalition has been conducing E.Coli testing in both watersheds since 2017.

E.coli Monitoring - Part 2

The latest testing conducted in 2021 and 2022 shows that there is a serious problem with E.coli contamination in both watersheds. The source of the E.coli is shocking.

Michigan's E.coli Pollution and Solution Mapper

Explore Michigan’s watersheds like never before with this interactive ArcGIS map, which visualizes how water flows across the landscape, reveals drainage boundaries, and connects rivers like the Paw Paw and Black to larger basin systems feeding Lake Michigan - empowering residents to better understand, protect, and advocate for their local water resources.

EPA EGLE E.coli factsheet

Flow Water Advocates: The Pine River Stories

A recent study on the Pine River reveals that E. coli contamination isn’t just a water‑quality number—it’s showing up on fish and anglers’ hands, underscoring how agricultural pollution can affect ecosystems and human health alike.