Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Watershed Management and Monitoring
This is a brook trout sampled from
one of Baltimore County's streams.
Watershed Management and Monitoring are integral to EPS’s overall strategy to protect, enhance and restore the waterways of Baltimore County. EPS monitors the living resources, chemical, habitat and erosion condition of our streams. Watershed planning uses monitoring data to assess watershed conditions and determine what strategies are needed to reach pollution reduction goals. Local watershed associations are also a vital component in meeting our challenge to maintain a healthy environment.
Watershed management and monitoring coordinates the following programs:
- Watershed Planning
Small Watershed Action Plans (SWAPs) examine the current condition of the County's watersheds and outline a strategy to meet pollution reduction requirements for the impaired waters. - Stream Monitoring
Data is collected throughout Baltimore County to monitor the condition of our stream's health. Sampling includes biology, chemistry, geomorphology, outfall discharge pipes, bacteria and trash. - Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
Many of the the County's watersheds do not meet water quality standards and therefore have strict Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) limits that must be met. - National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
The County's annual reports for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit include an overview of the County's planning, restoration and monitoring programs and data. - Baltimore Watershed Agreement
This agreement formalizes the commitment between Baltimore County and Baltimore City to work together on the management and monitoring of our shared watersheds. - E-News Stream e-newsletter
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Contact Information
Watershed Management and Monitoring
Phone: 410-887-5683
Fax: 410-887-3510
E-mail: watersheds@baltimorecountymd.gov
Revised November 28, 2011
