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Current conditions at Long Point from decades of erosion. Edgewater, MD- Arundel Rivers Federation is pleased to announce that construction has started on the Long Point Shoreline Resilience Project, a large-scale coastal resilience effort at South River Farms Park, on the South River in Edgewater. The project will protect nearly 1,600 feet of shoreline along Selby Bay, helping safeguard nearby property and critical habitat from erosion and increasingly strong storm surges. L

Hello folks! If I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you yet, my name is Rachel Beall, and I am the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps (CCCC) Member at Arundel Rivers Federation this year. I chose to work at Arundel Rivers because of the impressive and encompassing work that they do for the South, West, and Rhode Rivers - from large-scale restoration projects, to science-based advocacy, local Best Management Practices (BMPs), and volunteer and education experiences fo

Bills, bills, bills! Unfortunately, I'm not singing the 1999 Destiny's Child hit song, I'm talking about our legislative session! Although warmer weather is (hopefully) on the horizon, most of my time right now is focused on advocating for stronger environmental laws that will better protect and restore our sensitive ecosystems. Currently, Arundel Rivers is tracking over 80 bills and has submitted or is preparing to submit testimony on over 30 bills. Here are some updates on

Maryland Reentry Resource Center  is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing recidivism in Maryland by supporting individuals returning from incarceration with comprehensive, dignity-centered services and pathways to meaningful employment. GreenLift  is a mission-driven conservation landscaping and stormwater maintenance company that creates high-quality environmental outcomes while providing paid employment and career pathways for individuals reentering society. Arund

Happy 449th Legislative Session! There are a lot of shake ups this year in the general assembly, including new committees, changes in committee topics, and new leadership – a great opportunity for everyone to reintroduce themselves and their priorities to all the legislative members. Although it seems that affordable housing will again be a major topic discussed this session, all housing topics will now be heard in the Economic Matters committee of the House as opposed to Env

The contest: We love seeing our volunteers and community members in Arundel Rivers t-shirts to show off their love for their waterways. This year, we want to give everyone the opportunity to showcase their Arundel Rivers pride in a new way: designing the t-shirts themselves! Contest theme: Plants and Animals of Anne Arundel County. We would love to see designs that feature the animals and plants that are native to Anne Arundel County and its waterways. Some examples are: the

Join us on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 to celebrate another year of work healing our rivers at the 2026 Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell! Time & Location Mar 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM YMCA Camp Letts, 4003 Camp Letts Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037, USA About the event Join us on March 14, 2026, for an evening dedicated to celebrating another year of protecting, preserving, and restoring our rivers. Tickets are on sale now. This event is very likely to sell out again this year, so

The Forest at Glebe Heights along the South River Dear members, supporters, partners, and friends,  Within my first month as your riverkeeper in 2022, I sent out my first call to action to protect over 40 acres of forest on the Mayo Peninsula in the South River watershed that were under threat to be developed. That first comment letter I submitted had over 600 of your signatures on it, asking the county to deny the subdivision application.  Since that first letter, I have sub

All I want for Christmas is less nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment entering our waterways that result in poor clarity, algal blooms, dead zones, and poor habitat. That's not asking too much right?  While I may not receive everything on my Christmas list this year, we did receive a newly signed Chesapeake Bay Agreement. We applaud the Bay states for reaffirming their commitment to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. And while we did not see everything we wanted to see in

A picture is worth a thousand words, and thanks to this incredible community, we have a novel’s worth about our rivers! This year, we received scores of photos showing the humans, animals, and landscapes that represent the South, West, and Rhode. These photos show beauty, resilience, joy, family, community, and everything in between. Choosing between them was incredibly challenging. However, thanks to a community vote, we have our winners! The winners of the 2025 Arundel Rive

Arundel Rivers Federation is excited to celebrate the start of construction on a long-awaited restoration project in the Harness Creek Overlook community. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, we joined Maryland State Delegate Dana Jones, the Harness Creek Overlook community, and project funding and construction partners for a ceremonial groundbreaking marking a major milestone for water quality in Annapolis. This $465,000 project will transform an outdated stormwater retention pon

We're approaching the end of 2025 and it's been another busy year working to heal the South, West, and Rhode Rivers and championing clean water across Maryland! Take a look at some of the highlights from the work we've done (so far) this year.

Join Arundel Rivers Federation for our 2025 Annual Meeting. Help us celebrate a great year of fighting for our rivers and hear what we have planned for the year ahead. Light refreshments will be served and space is limited. When: Wednesday, November 19, 6:00pm Where: Historic London Town and Gardens , 839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, MD Who: All supporters and donors welcome! This meeting will be available virtually as well as in-person. There is no need to RSVP for the in-pe

October brought nothing but good news for the Riverkeeper Department. Our water quality is significantly improving this month, which is usual and to be expected every October, but even more noticeable this month compared to last year. Our clarity is incredible right now- some of our sites are measuring over 5.5ft of clarity. This site in particular was only measuring 2ft clarity at the same time last year. In addition to great clarity, oxygen levels have also stabilized throu

Severn, MD - Community members, state and local officials, and environmental nonprofit partners gathered to celebrate the completion of the Lake Marion pond retrofit and stream rehabilitation, a nearly $3.9 million effort to restore a failing stormwater pond into a thriving natural habitat at the headwaters of the Severn River. Arundel Rivers Federation, together with Severn River Association and the Provinces Civic Association, led the effort to transform a decades-old, sedi

Recognize this smiling face? A special thanks to Joanne Hyder from the Shoal Sisters (our 2025 Half Shell band) for joining us and...

At Arundel Rivers Federation, our work doesn't stop when a restoration project is complete, we keep monitoring each site for five years...

8/28/25 Bacteria results are in! We had 3 sites fail this week: all on the South River. This is a test for enterococcus, an indicator of...

Harness Creek is one of the South River's most popular spots for recreation. With our Harness Creek Overlook pond retrofit project,...

Hello everybody! My name is Sean, and this summer I’ve had the great privilege of working as the Education and Outreach intern for...