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Filming the Culvert: An Update on Meade Creek
I live next to Meade Creek where the stream flows into a culvert underneath Chesapeake Street. It seems as if I hear the water when the windows are open, though the sound is faint on the average day, too faint to register with any definition, but comforting nonetheless. Before the City improved the drainage, I used to enjoy watching the creek rise in a storm. It would churn and escape its banks and threaten to reach the house, though it never did.
Watershed Filmmaking and Mapping
I live next to Meade Creek where the stream flows into a culvert underneath Chesapeake Street. It seems as if I hear the water when the windows are open, though the sound is faint on the average day, too faint to register with any definition, but comforting nonetheless. Before the City improved the drainage, I used to enjoy watching the creek rise in a storm. It would churn and escape its banks and threaten to reach the house, though it never did.
A Preservation Success Story Driven by Local Neighbors
Tadpole Land & Trail Conservancy purchased land bordering Ballenger Creek in Palmyra to form Ballenger Creek Nature Preserve, in July 2021. The 73 acres of land is covered in cascading streams, forest and recovering forest and is diverse with wildflowers, ferns, and cliffs of Mountain Laurel.
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Septic Smart Week: Review how to care for your septic system, help protect your watershed, and save money! Did you know that one-quarter of all U.S. homes have septic systems? If you’re not properly maintaining your septic system, you’re not only hurting the environment, you’re putting your health at risk—and may be flushing thousands of dollars down the drain! Regular maintenance fees of $250 to $300 every three to five years is a bargain compared to the cost of repairing or replacing a malfunctioning system, which can cost between $3,000 and $7,000. An unusable septic system or one in disrepair will lower your property value, not to mention pose a potentially costly legal liability. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of system failure, how to locate, and how to maintain your septic tank in EPA's homeowner guide to Septic Systems: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-06/documents/septicsmart_longhomeownerguide_english-print-ready.pdf
Learn how to test water quality and stream health in your watershed! Join RCA, TJSWCD, and the RRBC for a free workshop on multiple community science programs and a discussion of how to get involved! The workshop will be help September 28th, from 5:30- 7:00 pm at the RCA Office. See more details in the flyer below and register here: https://htru.io/SEuk
Septic Smart Week: Review how to care for your septic system, help protect the watershed, and save money! A well-maintained septic system can last for decades, while a neglected system can lead to costly repairs and environmental damage. Here are a few tips: - Don't pour grease, fats, or harmful chemicals down the sink. These substances can clog your septic system and cause it to fail. - Have your septic tank pumped regularly. A good rule of thumb is to have it pumped every 3-5 years. - Visit https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart-education-materials to learn more about septic system care and maintenance.
