Carroll Environment

10/22/2026

As part of the Army Corps permit requirements for stream restoration projects, the County is required to perform various baseline monitoring prior to construction, as well as 3-5 years post construction to ensure restoration design standards continue to be met. The monitoring performed can include surveys to establish floodplain connectivity, channel and bank stability assessments, biological monitoring of aquatic life, as well as terrestrial plots to determine the percent of native vegetation. This year, monitoring is being done at Mayberry within the Double Pipe Creek Watershed, which is in year-4 post restoration, Woodsyde within the Piney Run Reservoir Watershed, which is in year-5 post restoration, and Brynwood, within the Liberty Reservoir Watershed, which is in year-2 post restoration.

10/21/2026

🐸 Ribbit Ribbit, Peep Peep! Happy American Frog Day! Celebrate these jumping Amphibians by enhancing their local habitats near you or just sitting near a pond and listening to their beautiful songs. If you see them in your yard or neighborhood, CELEBRATE THEM! They prey on pesky insects, spiders, and if you are lucky, you might see one slurp up a squirmy worm! Snap a pic of these ribbiting friends you find! 🐸

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10/20/2026

FEMA announced today that in addition to getting an NFIP quote for flood insurance, you can now purchase NFIP flood insurance DIRECTLY and completely online from the www.floodsmart.gov website.

https://www.floodsmart.gov/

If you are a policyholder of FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program and experienced recent flooding, visit How Do I Start My Claim to learn more about how to file your flood insurance claim.

10/20/2026

The City of Westminster will close a section of Sullivan Road tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM October 21, 2026 to make emergency repairs to the underground utilities.

10/20/2026

On July 30, 2026 Carroll County adopted revisions to its Forest Conservation Code (Chapter 150). Feel free to explore the full text. The Highlights include the following:
Applicability change from 20,000 square feet of forest clearing to 40,000 square feet.
Increase in the amount of forest areas that are designated priority for retention and protection.
New requirement to notify adjoining property owners when clearing of priority forest is proposed.

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10/19/2026

The Environmental Advisory Council will be touring the WeCare Denali recycling facility in South Carroll in place of their regular monthly meeting in October. The next regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

10/15/2026

Beyond Soil – Hydroponics and Aquaponics
This Saturday (10/17), join Harford County Master Gardeners at the Harford County Public Library – Bel Air Branch from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm to learn more about growing plants without soil. This introductory class covers the essentials of hydroponics and aquaponics, including nutrients, grow mediums, system types, and a bit of history. Registration is required.

This introductory class covers the essentials of hydroponics

10/13/2026

Natural Disaster Reduction Day
To ensure homes remain safe for everyone, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has selected "Resilience Starts at Home" as the theme for the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), observed on October 13th.
Homes are where people live, sleep, and care for one another, and seek shelter and security. For many, they are central to wellbeing and stability. However, the ways homes are planned, built, financed and maintained determine whether risk is reduced or created. Click the link to learn more.

The home is both where disaster impacts are felt and the frontline of resilience-building.

10/12/2026

Check out this website to find a local farmer or farm stand near you. It’s A-MAIZE-ING how many there are in Carroll County! It’s always great to support local businesses when you can, SOW save this list and shop for local produce near you, PEAS and thank you!

Promoting local agriculture and farms in Carroll County, Maryland.

10/08/2026

Grab your fishing gear Piney Run Park is having their Striped Bass Showdown on October 17th from 7am to 12pm. If you would like to reel in the biggest Bass, please register at the link below!

Striped Bass Showdown Saturday, October 17th 7:00am – 12:00pm (Park Gates open at 6:30am) Pre-registration Tournament fee is $15 per angler until Friday, October 16th at 4:00pm. Day of Tournament Registration fee is $20 per angler; $10/boat launch fee applies for private boats; vehicle entr...