Watershed Restoration | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: April 20, 2023

Harford County Watershed Stewards Academy

Through a comprehensive training program stewards learn to identify factors that impact stream health, educate neighbors about water quality issues, and implement projects that have a meaningful and positive impact on local water resources.

Updated: April 12, 2023

Watering Seeds of Change with Rainwater (FS-1123)

This fact sheet describes an innovative rainwater harvesting system used to irrigate produce at the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs's garden in Frederick, Maryland. The rainwater harvesting system has diverted stormwater, increased food security, and improved well-being in the community. Authors: Mayhah Suri and Dr.Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein; Title: Watering Seeds of Change with Rainwater (FS-1123)

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 15, 2023

Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: American Beaver

The American beaver was almost hunted to extinction in Maryland and across the continent. Read about this nocturnal herbivore that scientists are helping to conserve, and that in return, are discovering the benefits of having beavers in a variety of ecosystems in need of help.

American beaver in Dorchester County, MD. Photo © bev45, iNaturalist.org

Updated: February 6, 2023

Wednesday Water Webinars - Recorded

Updated: November 10, 2022

Pond Management Calendar and Record Keeping Log

Updated: October 12, 2022

St. Mary's County Watershed Stewards Academy

The Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) is a great opportunity to learn how to solve stormwater problems in your community and join a local network of energized leaders!

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)