FREE Storm Water Management Workshop Series (View the 2019 Video Series below)

Heard about the Chesapeake Bay cleanup? Concerned about local flooding? This FREE workshop series will offer information about what Aberdeen and others are doing to manage these issue and what citizens can do to help. Attend one or attend all six!

WHERE? 

Aberdeen City Hall (60 North Parke St. Aberdeen, MD 21001) in the Council Chambers

WHEN?

8/15 Floods and Algal Blooms: Stormwater Management 101 (6-7PM): What is stormwater? Why is it important? Learn the who, what, where, why, and when of stormwater management!  View the video here

9/19 Stormwater Best Management Practices (6/7PM): Learn the types of projects local governments and even individuals can put in place to keep streams clean and reduce flooding.  View the video here

10/17 Rain Barrels (6-7PM): Learn where to purchase and how to install a rain barrel. They can save you money and benefit the environment!  View the video here

11/21 Conservation Landscaping (6-7PM): Learn about the environmental benefits of native plant gardens, what to plant, and the basics of garden design. View the video here

1/16 Illicitt Discharges (6-7PM): Only rain down the (storm) drain! Learn how to prevent oils, soaps, trash, and other chemicals from getting into our streams.  View the video here

2/20 Grants for Gardens (6-7PM): Funding for Stormwater Management (6-7PM): Interested in implementing a stormwater management project? Learn about available funding opportunities!  View the video here

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ANY PERSON AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANYONE BECAUSE OF RACE, AGE, SEX, COLOR, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, RELIGION, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION.