Anne Arundel County Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration

06/08/2026

An aerial view of Locust Cove and Downs Park during the summer.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Bacteria data in local waterways looks great this week. Very low levels across the board.

2026 Data Tables

06/05/2026

The Quiet Waters Park living shoreline project has started up, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Patricia Campbell delivered oyster reef balls to the site earlier in the week. Stay tuned for more images as the project comes together.

Photos courtesy Arundel Rivers Federation.

06/05/2026

Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa) in bloom.

06/05/2026

There are still spots available for our Watershed Walk at Lake Marion next weekend with Arundel Rivers Federation and Severn River Association! Save your seat here: https://www.aacounty.org/public-works/bwpr/education-outreach/watershed-walk-calendar/watershed-walk-lake-marion-pond

Join the Bureau of Watershed Protection & Restoration and Arundel Rivers Federation and Severn River Association for BWPR's second Watershed Walk of 2026 on Saturday, June 13th!

This tour will showcase the Lake Marion Stream & Pond Retrofit project in Severn. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week by exploring the natural beauty of our local watersheds, so don't miss out!

The maximum group size is 20 people, so reserve your spot now! If you miss this tour, then have no fear - follow on Facebook and Instagram, along with the County Events calendar, and stay tuned for more "Watershed Walks" coming soon.

Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.aacounty.org/public-works/bwpr/education-outreach/watershed-walk-calendar/watershed-walk-lake-marion-pond

06/04/2026

Congrats to Dr. Testa. He and his colleagues have assisted us with water quality testing of the Patapsco River in the past.

Dr. Jeremy Testa of Chesapeake Biological Laboratory received the Sellner Chesapeake Bay Guardian Award at the Chesapeake Research Symposium in Annapolis, MD! Pictured are Drs. Raleigh Hood (left) and Kevin Sellner (right) presenting the award to Jeremy. This award is given every other year to a scientist who has shown exceptional dedication to Chesapeake Bay research and restoration. Congratulations, Jeremy!

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

Martin’s Cove (Severn River) headwaters.

06/02/2026

An emergency closure has been issues for Cypress Creek in Severna Park to the headwaters of the Magothy River due to a large sewage spill. The emergency closing will remain in effect for one week following a spill. Visit AAHealth.org/rec-water-closings or call the water quality phone line at 410-222-7999 for up-to-date information.