The National Aquarium, in partnership with the Department of the Navy, Southern Maryland Resource and Conservation and Development Board, and Charles Soil Conservation District, is currently recruiting volunteers to help create a riparian buffer along the Potomac River.
Riparian buffers play a significant role in soil conservation, improved water quality, healthy aquatic ecosystems, and offer diverse wildlife habitat. They act as natural biofilters and protect the waterways from excess surface runoff pollution.
Volunteers are needed to help plant a variety of Chesapeake Bay native wetland grasses, trees, and shrubs along the water’s edge to help stabilize the area, reduce the potential for erosion, and protect existing land while providing habitat for many animal species.
Upcoming Indian Head Conservation Events:
- October 21–23, 2010
» View the flyer (PDF)
» Download the registration form (PDF)
» Fill out this form to receive information on future conservation events.
Due to base regulations, all participants must be a U.S. citizen and a minimum age of 18.
