Watershed Protection | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: March 13, 2023

Pond and Watershed Management

Prior to digging or re-digging a pond, landowners need to contact their Soil Conservation District or Natural Resources Conservation Service Office to obtain the appropriate permits. In most counties, these offices can offer assistance in pond sitting and design.

Updated: March 1, 2023

2023 Charles County Rain Barrel Workshops

The Charles County Government and University of Maryland Extension are pleased to offer workshops on the practical uses for rain barrels and how they reduce the impact of runoff on our local waterways and Chesapeake Bay.

Updated: February 6, 2023

Wednesday Water Webinars - Recorded

Updated: November 21, 2022

Landscapes that Help the Chesapeake Bay - FS 701

Water flowing from the landscape after rain or during irrigation can pick up sediments and nutrients that pollute streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Updated: November 10, 2022

Pond Management Calendar and Record Keeping Log

Updated: October 12, 2022

Calvert County Watershed Stewards Academy

The Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) is a training program to empower residents to improve the quality of local waterways.

Updated: August 19, 2022

What Happens after Phragmites is Killed? (EBR-59)

Non-native Phragmites australis can negatively impact wetlands by altering hydrology, displacing plants and animals, and increasing fire potential. Researchers are trying to understand if eradicating Phragmites without replanting the marsh with native plants can result in negative impacts to the marsh. Authors: Eric Buehl, Andrew Baldwin, Sylvia Jacobson, Karin Kettenring, Melissa McCormick, Dennis Whigham; Title: What Happens after Phragmites is Killed? (EBR-59)

Updated: July 27, 2022

Roots in Research 2019

Roots in Research - Yield of 2019 - Upper Marlboro CMREC

Updated: May 25, 2022

Rain Gardens

A rain garden is a planted depression in the landscape that collects and allows rainwater runoff from hard surfaces to be absorbed. Rain gardens are planted with native plants, and include a soil media and mulch.

Updated: May 4, 2022

Introduction to Rain Gardens

Introduction to the use, planning and building of rain gardens.