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.
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.
We are proud to announce that Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is among the recipients of the Fiscal Year 2027 Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund grants, recently announced by Governor Wes Moore. Administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), this funding program is awarding a total of $31.5 million to…
Rain gardens are a beautiful AND functional solution to stormwater runoff. Learn how to create one! A rain garden is a water-loving garden that helps soak up rainwater from your…
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