The public is invited to attend a series of presentations, beginning in September, highlighting the efforts Maryland Chapter Trout Unlimited (MDTU) and a consortium of partners, from private landowners, individuals, NGOs, and local, state and federal agencies are working on to protect our waterways and native brook trout populations in the Upper Gunpowder Falls Watershed. The series, entitled: Clean, Clear Cold Water - Protecting our Waterways, Bay and Conserving Native Brook Trout, will discuss how land use and management decisions and practices impact the health of our waterways and the plants, animals, and fish that live in and around them. Each presentation will highlight the status of brook trout in Maryland, importance of sound land management practices to ensure clean, clear cold water and conservation efforts and goals of MDTU and its partners. Four special guest speakers (MDTU partners) will join each one of the presentations highlighting the work their organization or agency focuses on specifically in this watershed.
The schedule and topics for these online/virtual Zoom presentations are as follows:
Clean Water and Resilient Landscape Practices and Alliance Resources
Wednesday, September 22, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Craig Highfield, Forests Program Director, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. The Alliance works to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters striving for clean water through resilient landscapes. This program will discuss how you can become involved working with the Alliance to improve your property and the resources that are available to assist you.
Stream Buffers and Maryland State Grant Resources
Tuesday, October 12, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Jamie Weaver, Watershed Forester, Maryland Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources Discussion and presentation of woodland management practices and technical services available to private landowners in Maryland. Opportunity to hear about several planting programs available through various local entities which assist landowners in financing conservation measures.
Brook Trout of the Upper Gunpowder Falls and Their Habitat
Monday, November 15, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Mark Staley, Central Region Manager, Freshwater Fisheries Program, DNR Maryland Presentation and discussion on brook trout streams of the Upper Gunpowder watershed; life history, habitat needs, past and present population information.
Land Best Management Practices and NRCS Resources
Monday, December 13, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Stan Pennington/Eric Hines, Soil Conservation Planner, National Resource Conservation Service (USDA) Stan and Eric will discuss how the agency assists landowners in the development of Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plans and can provide assistance to landowners to aid in securing grant funding to install various best management practices. Stan and Eric will also discuss how they can assist landowners in applying for grants to achieve recommended practices.
The schedule and topics for these online/virtual Zoom presentations are as follows:
Clean Water and Resilient Landscape Practices and Alliance Resources
Wednesday, September 22, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Craig Highfield, Forests Program Director, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. The Alliance works to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters striving for clean water through resilient landscapes. This program will discuss how you can become involved working with the Alliance to improve your property and the resources that are available to assist you.
Stream Buffers and Maryland State Grant Resources
Tuesday, October 12, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Jamie Weaver, Watershed Forester, Maryland Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources Discussion and presentation of woodland management practices and technical services available to private landowners in Maryland. Opportunity to hear about several planting programs available through various local entities which assist landowners in financing conservation measures.
Brook Trout of the Upper Gunpowder Falls and Their Habitat
Monday, November 15, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Mark Staley, Central Region Manager, Freshwater Fisheries Program, DNR Maryland Presentation and discussion on brook trout streams of the Upper Gunpowder watershed; life history, habitat needs, past and present population information.
Land Best Management Practices and NRCS Resources
Monday, December 13, 2021; 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
Presented by Stan Pennington/Eric Hines, Soil Conservation Planner, National Resource Conservation Service (USDA) Stan and Eric will discuss how the agency assists landowners in the development of Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plans and can provide assistance to landowners to aid in securing grant funding to install various best management practices. Stan and Eric will also discuss how they can assist landowners in applying for grants to achieve recommended practices.
