Mattaponi River

Historically, the Mattaponi River has been known by a variety of names and alternate spellings, including Mat-ta-pa-ment, Matapanient River, Matapany River, Matapeneugh River, Mattapanient River, Mattaponie River, Mattapony River, and Riviere de Mattapony.The current name and spelling of quotMattaponiquot was set by official decisions of the United States Board on Geographic Names in 1897 and 1936.

Discover water data collected at monitoring location USGS-01674500, located in King William County, Virginia and find additional nearby monitoring locations.

Learn about the history, wildlife, and fishing of the Mattaponi River, a tidal stream with strong currents and clear water. Find out how to launch and paddle from Aylett, Zoar State Forest, or Walkerton, and what to expect along the way.

Welcome to the Mattaponi amp Pamunkey Rivers Association What is MPRA? The Mattaponi amp Pamunkey Rivers Association MPRA is a broad-based organization dedicated to the protection of the two rivers region's natural resources. Incorporated in January, 1992, MPRA was formed by a diverse group of riverfront property owners, long-time residents, and citizens new to the

Learn about the history, wildlife, and fishing of the Mattaponi River, the Chesapeake's highest tide river. Discover its Native American heritage, scenic landscapes, and recreational opportunities.

As a part of Mattaponi Canoe amp Kayak's volunteer water quality monitoring effort for the Chesapeake Bay Program, we conduct weekly sampling at two upstream non-tidal stations on the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers. Selected data, combined with data from nearby USGS river gauging stations, are provided on the following tables.

Learn about the Mattaponi River, a scenic and diverse waterbody that offers fishing opportunities for various species. Find out how to access, fish, and enjoy this river from Zoar State Forest to West Point.

Learn about the history, culture and traditions of the Mattaponi Tribe, the quotpeople of the riverquot, who have lived on the Mattaponi River for over 15,000 years. Discover how to explore the scenic and rich Mattaponi River by kayak or canoe.

Mattaponi River. Here the river bends and the channels are deep. You may see large sturgeon splash and plunge out of the water. The nearby marshlands serve as home to thousands of migratory birds, waterfowl, fish and delicate plant species. Its' ecosystem is a thriving wildlife habitat. This is the perfect destination for birders, nature

Mattaponi means quotpeople of the river,quot a fitting name consid. Originally Published December 15, 2019 by Virginia Water Trails quotWe will be known forever by the tracks we leave.quotIn less than 10 words, this Native American proverb eloquently sums up the importance of the history - the Native American history - that's so powerful to