From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation has closed the main parking lot at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center in Abingdon to all visitors until October for a paving and sealcoating project that will reduce stormwater runoff and include a water retention garden. The Center is located on a […]
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center Celebrates 20 Years; Open House Event Sept. 17
From Anita C. Leight Estuary Center: Twenty years ago, a unique partnership between federal, state and county resources came together to create one of Harford County’s hidden gems. The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center at Otter Point Creek is one of the few remaining large freshwater tidal marshes in the upper Chesapeake Bay accessible to […]
Otter Point Creek Alliance Receives $5,000 Grant in Support of Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
From the Otter Point Creek Alliance: On Thursday, September 3, 2015, Toyota Motor Sales, USA and the National Environmental Education Foundation, also known as NEEF, announced a $5,000 grant award to Otter Point Creek Alliance in support of the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center. Otter Point Creek Alliance’s mission is to increase awareness, understanding and […]
Join Naturalists in Environmental Treasure Hunt at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center’s 6th Annual BioBlitz
From the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center: BioBlitz 2012 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center April 28-29 Join scientists from around the Chesapeake Bay to participate in a scientific race against time as we stage our Sixth Annual BioBlitz. So what is a BioBlitz? It’s an environmental treasure hunt! Two fun-filled days of searching the park […]
Paff: Bush River Community Council Changes Meeting Location; Discusses BRAC; Tackles Route 40 Porn Shops
From John Paff, Chairman, Bush River Community Council: Over the last 3 months, the Bush River Community Council has discussed, informed, and taken action on many issues concerning the Bush River area. We have worked with the County Council and the County Executives office to discuss the concerns of Perryman residents over the proposed bridge […]
