Be Part of the Conversation
The control of polluted stormwater from the Crystal Spring development continues to be a major concern surrounding the proposed destruction of 30-acres of mature forest on a 35-acre footprint. The development site for the senior community now called The Village at Providence Point flows directly into Crab Creek, which is already one of the two read on >
Month: September 2019
Ensuring No Net Loss of Forest at Crystal Spring
Since the inception of plans for the development of Crystal Spring, the destruction of 30-40 acres of mature, protected forest has been a pivotal issue of concern to residents of the area. National Lutheran Communities and Services (NLCS) filed plans with the City of Annapolis on January 22, 2019 to build 303 senior homes and read on >
County Executive Reneges on Campaign Promise to Stop Forest Destruction
Questions have been raised about County Executive Pittman’s just introduced ordinance regarding forest conservation. This legislation is a disappointment as it falls way short of stopping the loss of forest in the county from development. Please don’t be fooled by this plan and the hype associated with it. While it will not affect Crystal Spring read on >
Capital Op-Ed: “Steuart Pittman’s half measure won’t stop Anne Arundel forest loss”
By: Gerald Winegrad County Executive Steuart Pittman proposed legislation this week to deal with the staggering loss of forest in Anne Arundel County. His administration has discovered that the pro-development posture of county officials over the years, propped up by huge campaign contributions by developers has led to a significant loss of forest cover — read on >