What We Do
We restore essential wetland, upland, and streamside ( riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.
Learn more about riparian ) habitat; assist private landowners in restoring habitat for pollinators, migratory birds, fish, and threatened, endangered, and at-risk species; work with partners to recover populations of plants and animals listed under the Endangered Species Act; connect communities to nature through broad-based initiatives like the Baltimore Rivers to Harbor Urban Refuge Partnership; provide technical assistance to reduce energy impacts to wildlife: control harmful invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.
Learn more about invasive species , like nutria, from the Chesapeake Bay region; and manage wildlife habitat at beneficial dredge material sites such as Poplar Island and Masonville Cove.