The Annapolis Office of Environmental Policy will be hosting a free Stormwater Maintenance Workshop for homeowner’s associations (HOA’s) and civic organizations in the City.  Homeowner’s associations and civic organizations will learn from Biohabitats Inc., professionals in stormwater management through environmental design, the basics of how to maintain their stormwater features.  This is a chance for HOA and civic leaders to learn how they can upgrade their neighborhood’s stormwater management to help improve the water quality in the Chesapeake Bayand where to apply for grants to pay for it.  Professionals from Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be on hand to talk about invasive plant management.

There is a lot going on this spring on Spa Creek. Lend a hand to help pickup trash, clean oyster cages, plant trees, or enjoy a wine dinner to benefit Spa Creek Conservancy.

March 25, 1PM - Trash Pickup
Join us as we clean up trash from Spa Creek Headwaters as part of Project Clean Stream. Last year we carried out over 100 bags of trash.
We'll work from the Chesapeake Children's Museum up to Chinquapin. Gloves and trash bags provided. You will get dirty. Wear boots or shoes you don't mind getting wet and muddy.
1PM, Meet at the parking lot by the track at Weems Whalen Field, 935 Spa Road, Annapolis.

The next steps for the Hawkins Cove Restoration Project in Annapolis, Maryland involves further clean up and tree and shrub plantings. The contractor planting will take place over the course of a few weeks in mid March 2018.  The contractor planting will include wetland and forest floor vegetation, as well as trees and grasses. Once the contractor finishes the heavy work, supplemental planting will take place by volunteers and members of the HACA community. HACA community members will receive a stipend for their work. This opportunity will serve as a skills training program for the underserved community. Volunteers who would like to get involved can find information on the Spa Creek website and Facebook page.