Recent News

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 This $465,000 project will transform an outdated stormwater retention pon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.