From Harford County government:
The Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with Harford County Department of Public Works, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are preparing to upgrade and improve the existing Friends Parks Pond. This project will improve the overall water quality of the pond and the stream that is fed by the pond. The work will improve the pond to current environmental standards and will include a new boardwalk and fishing pier.
Parks and Recreation anticipates the work to begin after April 15 and the project will take five to six months to complete. During the construction period, there will be no access to the pond and the immediate surrounding area. The athletic fields and larger parking lot, which also serves the Ma & Pa trail, will remain open.
The Department of Parks and Recreation looks forward to the improvements to the pond that will better serve the community from both an environmental and recreational standpoint.
Brian Goodman says
Anyone interested in volunteering to help coordinate the rescue effort of all the fish, turtles, frogs, and whatever else may lurk within the depths of Friends Pond, please contact me at brian@daggerpress.com
Michael Hiob says
Brian, thanks for being proactive regarding the pond “critters”. I’m familiar with the pond AND its inhabitants. And believe me….there are MANY of them that will need assistance.
Brian Goodman says
Thanks Mike,
We’re still looking for volunteers:
– Some folks who don’t mind mucking around in the mud with a net
– People on shore to help get the fish/critters into buckets and containers
– Drivers with cargo room to help transport the wildlife to a new location.
If interested, please contact me at brian@daggerpress.com