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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.
Do you have a stormwater issue? Consider a rain garden. There’s a lot of love these days for native plants and rightfully so! Native plants are beautiful, require less maintenance, and provide habitat for native wildlife. Here at Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) we design rain gardens that feature native plants…
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Our volunteer’s hard work and enthusiasm made a huge impact this year, and we can’t let it go unrecognized. We’re celebrating our volunteers on January 22, 2026, with a well-deserved…
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