Habitat Restoration
Stream Restoration Projects
Hollifield Station Elementary School students joined Gov. Martin O'Malley Tuesday along the Upper Little Patuxent River in Ellicott City to plant trees, roll out burlap matting and announce $600 million in bay restoration funds over the next six years.
The Maryland State Highway Administration is in the midst of a $1.7 million stream restoration project along the river that when completed in the spring will improve the floodplain area to reduce erosion, excess sediments, nitrogen and phosphorous discharged into the river.
After speaking to students about the importance of this particular process and their role in protecting the Chesapake and educating others, O'Malley joined students in touring the site and participating in some of the work being done to prevent erosion along the streambed.
Hollifield Station fifth graders were chosen to participate in this announcement due to their work in state's "Restore and Explore Your School Shed" initiative, which encourages students to volunteer in bay and stream restoration programs.
The Maryland State Highway Administration is in the midst of a $1.7 million stream restoration project along the river that when completed in the spring will improve the floodplain area to reduce erosion, excess sediments, nitrogen and phosphorous discharged into the river.
After speaking to students about the importance of this particular process and their role in protecting the Chesapake and educating others, O'Malley joined students in touring the site and participating in some of the work being done to prevent erosion along the streambed.
Hollifield Station fifth graders were chosen to participate in this announcement due to their work in state's "Restore and Explore Your School Shed" initiative, which encourages students to volunteer in bay and stream restoration programs.
Annual Day of Service - Patapsco River Restoration (Grade 5)
Fifth Grade students walk to Patapsco Park: Daniels area to conduct a stream survey to determine its health, participate in invasive plant and trash removal, locate and identify native plants, and to calculate tree heights. Students learn about their connection to the Chesapeake Bay through visiting their local stream.
Reflection of a Student's Service Learning Experience
We are grateful for Patapsco Heritage Greenway Volunteers!
Oyster Reef Ball Program |
Oyster Reef Ball - Helping to restore the Bay one ball at a time! Earth Force Team members continue to make several oyster reef balls/year to help increase their population in the Bay. Restoring oysters is an effective way to improve water quality and provide new habitat for fish and invertebrates.
|