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Severn Restoration Plan – Our plan to stop the flow of sediment and nitrogen into the Severn is gaining traction. Septic systems are being up-graded, and we have been granted $450,000 to restore Clements Creek with an additional $925,000 being considered. Saltworks Creek is next, then up to the headwaters. Your donations are improving water quality.

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SRK in Action!

Severn Riverkeeper Restoration Program Begins

"Millions are being spent to create new oyster beds and plant oysters in the Severn River, but they are being suffocated and killed by stormwater runoff every time it rains. Their only hope for survival is the Severn Riverkeeper Restoration Program that is starting December 7th with the $450,000 Clements Creek Restoration Project, thanks to the President's Stimulus Funding," said Severn Riverkeeper Fred Kelly.

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In October, Severn Riverkeeper Fred Kelly thanked Senator Cardin at Sandy Point State Park for the $450,000 from the President's Stimulus Package that jump started our $2 Million Severn River Restoration Program. We also took the opportunity to show the Senator our list of restoration projects yet to be funded and how they would improve water quality. Senator Cardin was holding a press conference on the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, a bill he introduced. It will provide $1.5 Billion for Bay Restoration. Fred was invited because he has been asking the Maryland Delegation to ensure that Bay Restoration Funds be used for restoration and not additional studies.  We offered the Senator the opportunity to join us on the river and see how our restoration projects succeed and why previous efforts have failed.

If you ever wonder if your support of the Severn Riverkeeper Program is effective, join us as we install restoration projects around the Severn that protect and restore the river. 

The Severn Riverkeeper Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring Maryland's Capital River, the Severn River, for our families and future generations. Our goal is to stop pollution and have a healthy, swimmable river for everyone to enjoy through water quality monitoring, restoration, education, and advocacy.

Fred Kelly in the riverkeeper boat

Our success depends on your participation!  We have many active members and partnerships, but need everyone on the river to join in this effort. Together we can save the Severn. To make a donation or become a member please visit our Participate page.

Founded in 2002, our full-time staff includes Fred Kelly - Severn Riverkeeper & Staff Attorney; Allison Albert, Program Director; and Sara Caldes, Program Coordinator. The Severn Riverkeeper Program is a proud member of Waterkeeper Alliance.

Please contact us to report pollution and to inquire about volunteer projects, donations or events.

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