Free Events Planned in Charles, Harford and Anne Arundel Counties
Since 1997, when retired State Senator Bernie Fowler challenged Maryland’s Tributary Teams to use the Sneaker Index to visually assess water quality in their watersheds, June has unofficially become Wade-In Month across Maryland. These family-oriented events feature exhibits and activities to educate and engage participants in topics pertaining to their local watershed. The following free events are taking place this weekend, rain or shine:
8th Annual Lower Potomac Tributary Team Wade-In
Saturday, June 10 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mirant Mid-Atlantic Morgantown Generating Plant, Charles County
For more information or to register, contact Mike Bilek at 410-260-8988 or mbilek@dnr.state.md.us
Upper Western Shore Tributary Team Annual Wade-In
Saturday, June 10 – Noon to 2 p.m.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Harford County.
Sponsored by Biohabitats, Inc., Kilby Cream, Pepsi and Herr Foods
For more information or to register, please contact Carrie Decker at 410-260-8723 or cdecker@dnr.state.md.us
Lower Western Shore Tributary Team/Annapolis Creeks Wade-Ins
Sunday June 11
Truxton Park, Annapolis - 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Back Creek, Annapolis - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Mayor’s Wade-In and Annapolis Creeks’ Report Out)
For directions or to register, please contact Claudia Donegan at 410-260-8768 or cdonegan@dnr.state.md.us