Conservation Update: October 2019

By Dave Keane

Our club recently enjoyed a few days of fishing in a Western Maryland. We fished the lower Savage River and the North Branch of the Potomac River. Below are two links that describe the efforts that were made to offset the negative effects of acid mine drainage.

The Benefits of Acid Mine Drainage Remediation on the North Branch of the Potomac River

North Branch Potomac River: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Also, our friends at StreamLink Education are in need of volunteers to assist with their projects. The flyer below provides information about tree planting opportunities in Frederick County: