Beaver Creek Watershed Association, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
NEW DATE: Sunday, February 4, 2024 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Who: Anyone who wants to help
In partnership with MD DNR Forest Service and Washington County Sierra Club, volunteers will help remove old tree tubes from a forest planted a decade ago on State-owned land near the Albert Powell Trout Hatchery. The tubes are littering the ground and, in some cases, squeezing the trees. Minors may help with adult supervision. SSL eligilble.
This is a continuation of the work we did in October 2023. Park in the Route 66 Park & Ride located at 10037 Mapleville Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740. You can also click this google maps link for directions. Because space at the worksite is limited, we encourage volunteers to leave their cars at the park and ride. We will shuttle to the actual worksite from there. We will wait at the park and ride until around 10:10 day-of to make sure we get everyone!
Dress warmly and wear shoes that are good for walking! Bring warm work gloves. A limited amount of work gloves and tools will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools like pliers, box cutters, hand clippers, and loppers. Be sure to pack a water bottle and a snack! If you cannot stay until 2:00, one of the shuttle drivers can take you back to the park & ride early.
DNR Fish Kill Investigation Results
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has completed their investigation into the August fish kill. The results of the investigation can be accessed below.
Our Vision
The Beaver Creek Watershed Association, Inc. (BCWA) was founded by concerned neighbors and local fly fishermen with an objective to scientifically restore, protect, and preserve the water quality of the Beaver Creek Watershed. The BCWA envisions a healthy stream environment capable of supporting a self-sustaining trout population and a “Greenway Corridor” for wildlife—all of which will provide a recreational resource.
About Beaver Creek Watershed Association, Inc.
The organization works with land owners, volunteers, regional & local conservation groups, and federal, state & local government agencies within the watershed area. With the completion of several successful restoration projects, Beaver Creek has become a popular fly fishing destination for wild trout. Projects have included channel and wetland restoration, dam removals, and storm water runoff retrofit.
BCWA is dedicated to raising public awareness regarding the importance of maintaining a healthy watershed and completing projects that make a measurable impact on achieving that goal. Since 2002, BCWA and partners, along with hundreds of volunteers have taken part in a broad range of educational and reconstructive activities. These activities have included:
- Watershed assessment
- Stream channel and riparian buffer restoration
- Native seed collection
- Water quality monitoring, and
- Student and teacher educational programs
BCWA would also like to become a model of how citizen’s groups and government agencies can cooperate to address common concerns and improve our environment.
A Great Partnership
Starting in 2004, the Seneca Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited (SVTU) has been actively involved in helping with the Beaver Creek restoration project(s). During this time SVTU has purchased trees, provided funds and volunteered hours of labor to help with the restoration efforts as well as maintenance projects. Visit https://senecavalleytu.org/beaver-creek/ to see how this partnership is working.
e-Mail: streamkeeper@myactv.net
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