Introduced species: English hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) Characteristics: English (or common) hawthorn is a broadly spreading shrub or small tree, typically up to 6 m (20’) tall, with a dense crown. The bark is pale gray or dull brown, and may have vertical orange cracks. The younger stems bear sharp thorns, 1 to 1.5cm long. The […]
On August 22, 2020, we held the 13th annual Johnson Creek Clean-Up. There were a lot of changes to make due to COVID, but we also were elated to have the help of new community groups in the effort, and to see a lot of thought and care from folks on making sure everyone was […]
Katherine Charney will be serving as a Confluence AmeriCorps member for the 2020-21 term! Originally from the east coast, Katherine graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. In her role as Riparian and Outreach Specialist, she is excited to implement and maintain restoration projects along Johnson […]
Restoration of fish passage in the Kelley Creek sub-watershed continues as we have removed a dam that has been a complete passage barrier for 30 years. Built in 1989, this dam stood nearly 6′ tall and spanned the full creek channel; its purpose to provide water to a diversion that flowed into an off-line pond. […]
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