| Below EPA Threshold | Over EPA Threshold | % of passing | # of failing | # of times sampled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 22 | 56 | 44 | 50 |
Dog River is a tidally influenced river within Mobile County that stretches approximately 12 miles inland. The river and its tributaries drain most of Mobile, Alabama, eventually emptying into Mobile Bay. The Dog River Watershed encompasses approximately 95 square miles within Mobile County. Major tributaries of Dog River include Perch Creek, Alligator Bayou, Rabbit Creek, Halls Mill Creek, Moore Creek, Eslava Creek, and Robinson Bayou. Wetlands make up approximately 5,223 acres of the greater Dog River Watershed area. The health of the entire watershed depends on these wetlands, which mitigate pollution, recharge groundwater, recycle nutrients, and enhance biodiversity.
