Protect. Restore. Educate.
CA's Watershed Advisory Committee
 CA’s Watershed Advisory Committee (WAC) was formed in 2008, with a mission to participate in the creation and implementation of CA watershed plans, enhance public awareness and facilitate education. The Columbia Watershed Management Plan has been developed with two distinct approaches. The first is identifying and restoring the watershed infrastructure, performing intensive investigations to find pollution sources and designing restoration projects to reduce them. The second is educating and involving residents and property owners in watershed stewardship. The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month and the meetings are open to the public.
In addition to monthly meetings, WAC sponsors various activities including tree plantings, hikes to monitor stream conditions, trash removal and other educational programs and events. To volunteer at these events, join the “Friends of the Columbia Watershed” group to actively support efforts to enhance Columbia’s waters. As a member of this group you can choose the activities you want to participate and the extent of your service. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information on how to volunteer, please visit www.columbiawatershed.org
WAC-sponsored events in April
- Tree Planting: Saturday, April 10, from 9am-noon at Dorsey Hall Pool & Meeting Room, 4649 Columbia Road. Rain or Shine. Bring a shovel or just bring your smile! Information: 410-381-0312.
- Rain Barrel Workshop - Why and How to Use Rainwater: Saturday, April 24, at 10am at The Other Barn in Oakland Mills. Information: 410-730-4610.
More information on these events, as well as other non-CA-sponsored events that support watershed initiatives, is available at ColumbiaWatershed.org. Link to ColumbiaWatershed.org
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