1. South River Greenway A natural jewel in the heart of Anne Arundel County

4. Project Goals 1. Permanently Protect Land (Natural and Rural) 1. Permanently Protect Land (Natural and Rural) 2. Restore Habitat (Streams, Forests, Wetlands, 2. Restore Habitat (Streams, Forests, Wetlands, Meadow, Backyard) Meadow, Backyard) 3. Engage Citizens 3. Engage Citizens 4. Inventory and Assess Natural Resources 4. Inventory and Assess Natural Resources 5. Create a Central Natural Area Park 5. Create a Central Natural Area Park

5. Natural Resources: Forests, Wetlands, Streams

6. Streams

7. Stream Headcut Degraded Stream

8. Streams: Buffer to South River and Chesapeake Bay

9. Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife

10. Important Bird Area Designation - January 2008

11. Species at Risk Prairie Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Kentucky Warbler Wood Thrush Worm-eating Warbler

12. Prothonotary Warbler Ovenbird Black and White Warbler Pileated Woodpecker Parula Warbler Scarlet Tanager

13. Habitat/Land Protection

14. Stream Restoration Opportunities Stream Headcut Incised Channel Grade Control

15. Stabilize Gullies Gulley Stabilization

17. Restoration Opportunities

18. Fish passage at Rutland Road

19. Stronger storm water regulations and better enforcement of regulations

20. Power line ROW

21. Meadow Restoration

22. Public Use/Access

23. Success is Possible! Strong and Growing Partnership Extensive RA Zoning 1,600 Acres of Public Land 1,400 Acres of County/City Parks 700 Acres of HOA Set Aside Land 400 Acres BGE ROW Steep Slopes and Wetlands

24. Partners Anne Arundel County Biophilia Foundation City of Annapolis Environmental Finance Center Maryland Alliance for Greenway Improvement and Conservation Maryland/DC Audubon Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Environmental Trust Mid Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Private Landowners Scenic Rivers Land Trust South River Federation Trust for Public Land U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

25. The End