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The Town of Centreville lies at the heart of the Corsica River Watershed and forms the confluence of the three major non-tidal sub-watersheds. The Town of Centreville published the Corsica River Watershed Restoration Action Strategy (WRAS) as a comprehensive tool to rehabilitate the river. The WRAS was prepared with active participation of numerous state, regional, and local stakeholders. The WRAS has identified impairments and provides guidance to achieve water quality enhancement, expanded wildlife habitat, more sensitive land use conversions and conservation. The WRAS sets forth a blueprint for sustainable health of the Corsica River.
The Corsica WRAS set forth various actions, which if implemented, would restore the Corsica River. These include:
1. Planting cover crops
2. Retrofitting urban stormwater
3. Establishing additional acres of buffer
4. Providing education and outreach
5. Upgrading septic systems
6. Establishing reforested buffers on non-agricultural land
7. Assuring low impact development strategies
8. Restoring oyster populations
9. Restoring submerged aquatic vegetation
10. Restoring wetlands
Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Project
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DID YOU KNOW compost helps improve soil so it holds more water and plants grow better? Allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn, instead of bagging them. The cut grass will decompose and return to the soil naturally. Food scraps and kitchen waste also make good compost, and you save money on fertilizers or other additives. Yard waste can also be tilled directly into gardens or flowerbeds.
Use minimal amounts of fertilizer, only if needed, and be sure to keep it off pavement, sidewalks, and driveways. If fertilizer is needed, fall is the best time to apply fertilizer. Apply only the amount of fertilizer called for by a soil test and use only phosphorus-free fertilizer for lawn maintenance.
Always remember that what we do on land affects the Corsica River and the Chesapeake Bay – www.corsicariver.org
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A substantial portion of Centreville Wharf area has been opened to provide much needed public access to the Corsica River. This will help to raise citizen awareness of the river and serve as a reminder of our responsibility to restore and preserve it. Construction began in November, 2010 for: a new bulkhead and boardwalk (400 LF), five finger piers with mooring piles for ten slips, two observation platforms with access for transient boaters, landscaping, critical area mitigation and a living shoreline (300 LF), all work was completed by June 30. The living shoreline was funded through a grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust, NOAA, and MDE. A portion of the bulkhead and boardwalk were funded through DNR waterway improvement funds. Over 600 people attended a dedication and celebration at the Wharf on July 2.
Newspaper articles about opening: Bay Observer Article Star Democrat Article Record Observer Article
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Centreville Wharf Opening
Free Soil Testing
Ever thought about what we can do to maintain our landscapes without harming the Bay? Did you know a soil test is a great way to tell you how much fertilizer your lawn needs?
Soil tests usually cost $13.00. However, in an effort to encourage Bay-Wise friendly landscape practices, the Corsica River Conservancy in cooperation with the University of Maryland Extension-Queen Anne’s County are sponsoring FREE soil testing to the first 50 Corsica River watershed residents that apply between September 12 – 26.
To take advantage of this offer, visit the University of Maryland Extension Office in Queen Anne’s County at 505 Railroad Ave in Centreville, MDand ask for Rachel Melvin, UME-Queen Anne’s County Horticulture Educator. You will be provided a free soil testing kit and instructions on taking your soil sample. University of Maryland Extensionwill also have a booth at Corsica River Awareness Day on Saturday 17 where they will provide free soil test kits and instructions (Just look for the Terps tent).
On Thursday, October 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm a workshop at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville will be conducted where participants will be given specific instructions on how to use their soil test results in setting up their lawn care program.
For information contact Rachel Melvin, Horticulture Educator, University of Maryland Extension-Queen Anne’s County at 410-758-0166 or rmelvin1@umd.edu
