South River Greenway

““A natural jewel in the A natural jewel in the heart heart of Anne Arundel County”of Anne Arundel County”

Project Goals

1. Permanently Protect Land (Natural and Rural) 1. Permanently Protect Land (Natural and Rural) 2. Restore Habitat (Streams, Forests, Wetlands, 2. Restore Habitat (Streams, Forests, Wetlands,

Meadow, Backyard)Meadow, Backyard) 3. Engage Citizens3. Engage Citizens 4. Inventory and Assess Natural Resources4. Inventory and Assess Natural Resources 5. Create a Central Natural Area Park5. Create a Central Natural Area Park

Natural Resources: Forests, Wetlands, Streams

Streams

Streams

Stream HeadcutDegraded Stream

Streams: Buffer to South River and Chesapeake Bay

Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife

Important Bird Area Designation - January 2008Important Bird Area Designation - January 2008

Species at RiskPrairie Warbler

Louisiana Waterthrush

Kentucky Warbler

Wood Thrush

Worm-eating Warbler

Prothonotary Warbler

Ovenbird

Black and White Warbler

Pileated Woodpecker

Parula Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Habitat/Land Protection

Stream Restoration Opportunities

Stream Headcut

Incised Channel

Grade Control

Stabilize Gullies

Gulley Stabilization

Restoration Opportunities

Restoration Opportunities

Fish passage at Rutland Road

Stronger storm water regulations and better enforcement of regulations

Power line ROW

Meadow Restoration

Public Use/Access

Success is Possible!• Strong and Growing Partnership• Extensive RA Zoning• 1,600 Acres of Public Land• 1,400 Acres of County/City Parks• 700 Acres of HOA Set Aside Land• 400 Acres BGE ROW• Steep Slopes and Wetlands

Partners

• Anne Arundel County• Biophilia Foundation• City of Annapolis• Environmental Finance Center• Maryland Alliance for Greenway

Improvement and Conservation• Maryland/DC Audubon• Maryland Department of Natural Resources

• Maryland Environmental Trust • Mid Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation• Private Landowners• Scenic Rivers Land Trust• South River Federation• Trust for Public Land• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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