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Choptank Riverkeeper Matt Pluta<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0became the Riverkeeper in 2015<\/span><\/span>. The Choptank RIVERKEEPER\u00ae\u00a0is part of ShoreRivers that employs four Riverkeepers: Choptank, Miles-Wye, Chester and Sassafras Riverkeepers, who regularly patrol their rivers and tributaries, Matt transplanted to the Eastern Shore from the Great Lakes region, bringing with him his passion for clean water, outdoor recreation, and promoting the things he loves.<\/p>\n As Choptank Riverkeeper and Director of Riverkeeper Programs, Matt is dedicated to safeguarding the long-term health of the river, guarding against illegal and harmful pollution, and building a stronger voice for the protection of the river\u2019s natural resources. Matt has a degree in biology and environmental studies from Penn State University and has an advanced degree in environmental policy. His professional experience includes water quality monitoring, environmental policy, community organizing, and advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n www.ShoreRivers.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/waterkeeperschesapeake.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/MattPluta-200x300.jpg\")
are ready to combat illegal pollution, and serve as guardians for these living resources.\u00a0<\/span>ShoreRivers is a merger of these Riverkeeper programs<\/a>\u00a0that occured in 2018 and also employs other scientists, outreach coordinators, and legal staff, all of whom strive to work at every level to improve and protect our rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n