The question everyone is asking at the Olympics is whether the Seine is safe for swimming. We might not be hosting the Olympics, but residents in the Little Falls watershed have the same question about our creeks.
Summer Macroinvertebrate Count Shows Creek in Poor Health
Our summer macroinvertebrate survey of the Little Falls Creek discovered only 8 species which gives the creek a poor rating for its biological health. The Summer macroinvertebrate count is part of our water quality monitoring program. We survey the creek 4 times a year to learn about its biological health.
21 Bird Species Spotted at Norwood Park
Westbrook ES Meadow Reboot
Road Salt Report Shows Chloride Problem in Area Creeks
npAp Summer Newsletter
Arboriculture Research: Late April, eight representatives from npAp carpooled an hour north to the Towson University Glen Arboretum to learn about the evolution of the Glen from inception to their current Level 2 arboretum status through Arbnet the national arboretum accreditation program established by Morton Arboretum.
Falmouth Road is Blooming
If you want to see how beautiful landscaping with all natives can be, visit our Falmouth Road restoration project at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Falmouth Road in Bethesda. Installed in spring 2022 on both sides of the intersection, the plants are beginning to establish themselves and fill in the spaces. No need for mulching this year!
Two-Lined Salamander and More: Spring Stream Monitoring
Our stream monitoring team was thrilled to find a two-lined salamander at their spring monitoring session, April 21! This little salamander lays her eggs in the creek on the rocks and pebbles. While they are native to the area, we don’t see many in the creek because their habitat is frequently buried in the silt caused by eroding banks.
Spring Newsletter: npAp
Yes, We have Virginia Bluebells!
It’s spring in the Green Acres Restoration Project and we are happy to report that the Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) we planted last fall are up and starting to bloom and more were planted just last week. Virginia bluebells are native to the eastern part of North America and occur in riparian forests, which are wooded areas growing on river and lake banks or in wetland areas. The blue flowers in the spring make a stunning display and when they spread, carpet the area in blue.