Since 2008, the Xikou Water Environment Patrol Team has been tirelessly protecting the Keelung River between Chenggong Bridge and Dazhi Bridge. Their mission? To monitor water quality and safeguard the river’s fragile ecosystem. During high tide, the team collects water samples at designated points, measuring temperature, turbidity, pH levels, and dissolved oxygen.

But their efforts go far beyond routine patrols. The team also leads riverbank history and ecological tours, inviting the public to experience the rich biodiversity of the Keelung River. In recent years, with large flocks of cormorants migrating here for the winter, they’ve even launched a special “Cormorant Season” event to raise awareness.

For these dedicated volunteers, this work is more than conservation—it’s about finding purpose and pride in protecting their beloved river.

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錫口水環境巡守隊守護水域生態展熱忱

基隆河錫口水環境巡守隊成立於2008年，主要任務負責基隆河成功橋至大直橋間的河段巡守任務，協助監測基隆河的水質狀況，巡守隊會利用漲潮時，在定點取水，量測水溫、渾濁度、酸鹼值與溶氧量等數據。

除了巡守工作外，巡守隊還積極推動河岸文史及生態導覽活動，因為基隆河魚量豐富，近幾年大量的鸕鶿來此過冬，巡守隊也特別舉辦鸕鶿季活動。巡守隊成員對於能投入維護基隆河水域工作，展現個人的人生價值也感到相當開心。

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