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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.
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.
In June 2022, GVC hosted the Gunpowder Watershed Forum to facilitate new dialogues and collaborations between community leaders, nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, schools, and faith-based groups within our watershed and adjacent areas. Outcomes of the Gunpowder Watershed Forum Over 60 people representing 43 organizations attended the Gunpowder Watershed Forum on…
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The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for volunteers, age 18+, to join GVC for our second Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plant Management workshop, a great part of our NNI Program! It’s…
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