Connectivity is the First Step in The Harris Creek Project

July 29,2009 Blog

From Theory and Strategy to Action Steps. The First Step is for the BHWA to identify the current Assets and Inventory of Projects as well as the Resources within Watershed 246. It is amazing how many of these are taking place here but in many cases they are not connected. We have seen community gardens,an artistic chess , the miracle garden,BMPs,vacant lot projects,the Tree Baltimore project,civic works projects,etc Connecting these areas will begin the Effort to create a green necklace throughout the neighborhood. Stormwater Management brings with it "greening activities",but developing strong Stakeholders in the Neighborhoods will be needed to sustain the Efforts made. In addition,the same people can network with other groups working in the 246 Watershed. Creating Clean and Green Gathering Spaces throughout the neighborhoods makes them more Safe for the citizens traveling through them.

Connectivity..... or Connecting the green spaces throughout will be the Focus of the next Meeting of the Harris Creek Watershed Project to be held September 1,2009 at Lighthouse Point 2700 Boston St.6-8 PM. There is no question that the Stormwater Project will be difficult to carry out in the areas that are economically challenged,but working with Community Leaders and Stakeholders will be the next step in the Process. Planned next is a Bus Tour for Leaders in the 20 Communities....to be followed by several Workshops aimed at coming together in understanding and thought before developing the 246 Watershed Plan that will put into play Best Management Practices for dealing with the Rain runoff in the Watershed.

more to come....follow us on www.Baltimorewaters.org Ray Bahr MD BHWA