Participate in water quality testing and discuss Regional Clean Water Action Plan. Babbitt will be joined by Secretaries of Maryland Department of Resources and Department of Environment. Follow Route 1 past the Calvert Distillery and under I-195 to Sutton Avenue. Turn left at stop sign. Cross a bridge and turn right at Avalon Area parking lot.
Event begins at pavillions.
Bloede Dam on the Patapsco River to view a recently constructed fish ladder and discuss progress made in improving water quality and reopening fish spawning habitat blocked by dams, culverts and other obstructions. Kent Narrows Marina on Chesapeake Bay. Board boat for visit to areas important to the crab and oyster industries. Media space available by prior arrangement.