Annapolis Capital Punishment

They are our creeks and waterfronts. We are now in the process of doing a survey and inventory which will hopefully result in studies and reports that will propel us to take action to improve and preserve our creeks. Do you know how many creeks there are in the city? Can you name all the coves and points of land? There is something special and important about naming geographic and topographical places and learning about their history and the origin of the name. This is something every Annapolitan should know and that every school child should be taught in this town.

Here is the official news release:

The City of Annapolis has just awarded an $80,000 contract for the Annapolis
Watershed Study to a local firm McCrone, Inc. This comprehensive study will
involve the filming and digital mapping of problem spots in each creek,
along with extensive public outreach in the form of public meetings.

This unique Urban Watershed Study will focus comprehensively on the four
creeks that flow into the Scenic Severn River (Weems, College, Spa and Back)
with four strategic goals:

* Provide scientific and mapping data for all four watersheds; computing the
impervious surface and tree canopy coverage;

* Identify the condition of all water quality and quantity control
structures;

* Recommend specific opportunities for recreation, habitat restoration, and
the improvement of historical sites, including a walking trail/greenway
between Weems Creek and Back Creek;

* Develop an overall restoration and enhancement strategy for all four
creeks.

The study is expected to be completed by November of 2008

The City is encouraging residents, environmental activists, churches,
schools, businesses and all other concerned stakeholders in each watershed
to help with this ambitious endeavor by contacting the City and sharing your
observations and recommendations. The City hopes that all of the residents
of Annapolis can play a part in restoring our once vibrant and healthy
creeks to their past glory. To get involved, please contact Shannon Rose at:
annapoliswater@yahoo.com or the Mayor's Office at 410 263 7997
-end news release--

CP says: I think we should thank Mayor Moyer and the City Council for taking action last year to fund this important project. We hope to keep you informed about what is happening.