• GVC has been bridging people, land preservation, and waterway restoration since 1989

Welcome

We are committed to clean water for the two million people who live in, visit or benefit from the Gunpowder Watershed by preserving land, restoring ecosystems, and encouraging people to become environmental stewards.

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Clear Creeks Project:

Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Pride

As more forests and fields are replaced with roads and roofs, stormwater has fewer opportunities to be absorbed and filtered into the ground. That’s why the landscape choices we make in our backyards and neighborhoods directly affect the health of our waterways. Through The Clear Creeks Project, discover ways to take action for clean, clear water and be part of the pollution solution.

Days Cove Task Force – Updates

Bookmark this blog post! We’ll be adding updates here to keep you informed. The Days Cove Task Force, made up of representatives from Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER®, Mad About Mud, and Sierra Club’s Greater Baltimore Group, meets twice a month to inform the state’s decision-making process for the Days…

Adopt-a-Stream Workshop

April 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Make a difference for future generations by adopting a stream and restoring the health of our waterways! GVC is looking for volunteers, age 18+, to join our Adopt-a-Stream Program. It’s…

By the Numbers

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acres land preserved
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trees planted
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tons trash removed
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conservation gardens installed