Restoring Nature: The Bee Tree Run Riparian Buffer Success Story

Location: Bee Tree Preserve in Baltimore County Partners Involved: Gunpowder Valley Conservancy Submitted by:  Kim Thomas of the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy & Larry Quarrick of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscape Council   In celebration of Riparian Buffer Month, the Chesapeake Conservation Landscape Council (CCLC) is excited to showcase a buffer success story in central Maryland. The…

Revitalizing Lodge Creek: A Community-Driven Buffer Project in Charlottesville, VA

Location: Lodge Creek Urban Buffer Partners Involved: Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District Type of Buffer: Urban Submitted by: Blair Blanchette   In Charlottesville, VA, a remarkable project has taken shape: a 1,500 square foot residential buffer aimed at revegetating 100 feet of Lodge Creek. This initiative not only addresses critical environmental concerns but…

From Agriculture to Stormwater: Soil and Water Conservation Districts Train on Green Infrastructure

July 1, 2024 By Blair Blanchette, Virginia Conservation Assistance Program Coordinator, Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts   “What we’re going to look for is the spread, right? And disappearance.” Dave Hirschman says as two technicians pour water over a paver-covered parking area.    Air bubbles up at the seams between pavers. The…