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Rain Barrels Available

Posted on 04/26/2025

Thank you to everyone (Nancy, Barb, Kory, Chris, Bob and Alan)  who helped install spigots for the Greenfest rain barrels! Things went smoothly and we were done in an hour!…

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Results

Posted on 07/25/2023

The homeowner stated about their follow-through: “….I’d say 90-95% of the erosion problem has been resolved.”

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Clocktower Crossing Stormwater Project

Posted on 04/07/2023

Master Watershed Steward candidate Teresa Weathington Guzman is leading implementation of the “Sloping GreenScapes of Clocktower” project in the Clocktower Crossing community, a hilly street loop near the Little Patuxent River…

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Southwick Outreach

Posted on 09/01/2022

Janice and Amy wish to extend their gratitude to the Southwick Community Association for their support and continued commitment to protecting our local waterways. They would also like to thank…

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Chateau Ridgelake Neighborhood Tree Planting

Posted on 09/01/2022

Jem Tacadena recently worked with neighbors to bring awareness and trees to the Ellicott City MD neighborhood of Chateau Ridgelake. For her WSA class project, Jem explored the neighborhood watershed…

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Sign-ups for Neighborhood and Homeowner Interview and Assessments will return in the Spring.

Teachers can receive 5 MSDE credits for completing the WSA Certification.

WSA Partnership Engages Students in Environmental Stewardship --
WSA representatives will provide volunteers and support school efforts to apply for and maintain Green School designation. WSA will also offer professional learning sessions or consultations for teachers on storm water management and related topics.

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