• GVC has been bridging people, land preservation, and waterway restoration since 1989

Welcome

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.

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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.

Growin’ In the Gunpowder: Fall 2026

When you live in a watershed—and we all do!—you share a common bond. The rain that falls on your home, business, or neighborhood park flows to a singular body of water. For us, it is the Gunpowder River, our direct connection to the Chesapeake Bay and a major source of…

Fall Color Hike @ Cromwell Valley Park

November 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Note: This event has reached capacity. We encourage you to explore our other exciting fall activities!   Take a hike with your community this fall and explore the Gunpowder watershed…

By the Numbers

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acres land preserved
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trees planted
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tons trash removed
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conservation gardens installed