Issues: Polluted Runoff

Polluted stormwater runoff carries excessive nutrients from our yards and roads into the Severn River. These nutrients cause algal blooms, dramatically reduce dissolved oxygen levels and create dead zones.

The Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance System that was first installed at Howard’s Branch on Brewer’s Creek successfully stopped polluted stormwater runoff. Dissolved Oxygen levels dramatically improved, and we are designing similar systems for Clements and Saltworks Creeks. Our strategy to improve water quality is to install these systems throughout the river.

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