Land Preservation Monitoring

Help preserve land and wildlife habitat in the Gunpowder Watershed for future generations

Did you know that the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) has facilitated the preservation of 2,000+ acres within the Gunpowder Watershed? We are actively seeking new volunteers to serve as Land Preservation Monitors who play an important role in the process.

When a landowner decides to preserve their land, they enter a voluntary legal agreement (conservation easement) that protects the property’s conservation value (agricultural, historical and/or natural) for future generations. GVC is required to monitor all such conservation easements to ensure the easement’s terms are being upheld. Monitoring also provides an opportunity for GVC representatives to meet with landowner(s) to discuss any recent concerns (e.g. erosion, non-native invasive plants).

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EVENT SCHEDULE

• Meet at Manor Mill for brief training and assignment to a team led by an experienced monitor. The address is 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111.
• Team field work monitoring properties at locations in northern Baltimore County. Teams will carpool.
• Lunch provided by GVC back at Manor Mill. This will also include time for teams to debrief and submit their monitoring documents.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Volunteers should wear long pants and waterproof shoes or boots. Bring bug spray, sun protection, a hat and a water bottle. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Walking on rough terrain is likely.