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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

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

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

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 This $465,000 project will transform an outdated stormwater retention pon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

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

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...

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement was originally signed in 2014 by leadership from the Bay States and DC. The Agreement...

Arundel Rivers has been awarded five grants through the Anne Arundel County Watershed Restoration Grant Program

On Wednesday June 18, Arundel Rivers Federation and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation marked a major step forward on the Hillsmere Shores...

Take some time to explore our 2024 River Report Card , graphic story map, and subwatershed reports :

Arundel Rivers Staff plants natives in one of the two station rain gardens. This winter, the Arundel Rivers Restoration team tackled a...

We’re thrilled to share a new project that brings together restoration, education, and community partnership—all in support of the South...

Community Outreach Coordinator, Lily Hariton, measures Stream bank erosion at the Sunny Shores site. Arundel Rivers Federation is...

Funding for the Department of Natural Resources is at serious risk!  The Maryland General Assembly is considering significant cuts to...

We wanted to take some time to recognize a longtime Arundel Rivers partner, Providence of Maryland . This incredible nonprofit is on a...

Restoration Sites in the Beards Creek Subwatershed For over a decade, the Arundel Rivers Restoration Department has had its sights set on...

Dear Friend, I cannot sugarcoat this. In the wake of the chaos in Washington, your nonprofit partners are struggling, and we need your...