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« Saturday April 26, 2008 »
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There are hundreds of stormwater control structures in St. Mary's County that were built to protect creeks and streams from the runoff from housing developments.

The Potomac River Association commissioned a study of some of these structures earlier this year. Almost all of them were neglected and failing to do what they were built to do.

The PRA is sponsoring a one day, three hour workshop to teach citizens how to evaluate the performance of stormwater control structures. We will use their reports  to work with the county to restore these structures to their intended function.

The workshop will be held April 26 and is free.

There is no more important aspect to environmental protection in Southern Maryland than controlling runoff from land to water.

For more information, or to register: belwoods@verizon.net.               301-769-3840

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Nearly one quarter of St. Mary's County lies in the St. Mary's River watershed. The river receives drainage from over 100 miles of streams and flows into the Potomac River at St. George's Island. Our trip will start in Great Mills at the County canoe launch and we will paddle for about 5 miles downstream  to St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City where we will have a picnic lunch (provided). Joining us will be Bob Lewis, the Executive Director of the St. Mary's River Watershed Association to provide information about the river and preservation efforts there.
 
"I wanted a group outdoor activity that would enable me to explore local waterways and see things from a different viewpoint than walking or riding along the shoreline.  Kayaking has provided access to beautiful local scenery, a way to get closer to marine habitats & to get close up views of the interesting creatures which live in & by our local waterways," says Bea Puryear, a participant in prior trips.

 
Suggested donation for the trip is $65 and covers kayak, gear, lunch and all expenses.  Proceeds help support the work of local watershed preservation groups.
 
Call to Participate: 301-249-8200 ext 3
Sponsored By

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St. Mary’s County Residents
Get Rid of Your Old Scrap Tires Now
FREE OF CHARGE!

Up to 10 Tires Per Vehicle – One Visit Per Resident & Vehicle
Commercial Vehicles & Business Tires Prohibited

Drop them off on April 26th
Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at the St. Andrews Landfill on Rt. 4
For more information contact: St. Mary’s County DPW&T - 301-863-8400

Citizen Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day is sponsored by the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Environmental Service.

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