Land Preservation Monitoring
May 4 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Help preserve land and wildlife habitat in the Gunpowder Watershed for future generations
Did you know that the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) has facilitated the preservation of 2000+ acres within the Gunpowder Watershed? We are actively seeking new volunteers to serve as Land Preservation Monitors who play an important role in the process.
When a landowner decides to preserve their land, they enter a voluntary legal agreement (conservation easement) that protects the property’s conservation value (agricultural, historical and/or natural) for future generations. Each year, GVC is required to monitor all such conservation easements to ensure the easement’s terms are being upheld. Monitoring also provides an opportunity for GVC representatives to meet with landowner(s) to discuss any recent concerns (e.g. erosion, non-native invasive plants).
EVENT SCHEDULE
- Meet at Manor Mill (2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111) for light breakfast, orientation, and assignment to a team led by an experienced monitor.
- Team field work monitoring properties at locations in northern Baltimore County. Teams will carpool.
- Pizza lunch provided by GVC. This will also include time for teams to debrief and submit their monitoring documents.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Volunteers should wear long pants and waterproof shoes or boots. Bring bug spray, sun protection, a hat and a water bottle. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Walking on rough terrain is likely.
Questions? Contact Deborah Slawson, GVC Land Preservation Committee, at (717) 600-9510
This event is part of Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s Explore the Gunpowder Watershed Challenge. Participants will earn a sticker for their 2024 Gunpowder Passport. It’s easy to participate! Collect 4 stickers between April 22 – May 31 and earn a challenge coin. Click here to learn about our 11 passport locations and/or print off a PDF version of your own.
