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We are committed to clean water for the two million people who live in, visit or benefit from the Gunpowder Watershed by preserving land, restoring ecosystems, and encouraging people to become environmental stewards.
Clear Creeks Project:
Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Pride
As more forests and fields are replaced with roads and roofs, stormwater has fewer opportunities to be absorbed and filtered into the ground. That’s why the landscape choices we make in our backyards and neighborhoods directly affect the health of our waterways. Through The Clear Creeks Project, discover ways to take action for clean, clear water and be part of the pollution solution.
A day of connection, collaboration, and collective action On November 18th, Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) successfully hosted the second annual Gunpowder Watershed Forum. Over 65 attendees gathered at the Baltimore County Ag Center to address shared challenges, highlight the important work already happening, and identify solutions that can move us forward…
Read MoreNewly planted trees need support to survive. Let’s help young trees grow into healthy forests! GVC volunteers have planted 40,000+ native trees across the Gunpowder Watershed. However, our work isn’t…
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