Derwood Station #2 HOA Stormwater Retrofit

Derwood Station #2 HOA Stormwater Retrofit

Project Team
Derwood Station #2 HOA Board Rock Creek Conservancy Darlene Robbins J&G Landscape Design Design Green, LLC Chris Sonne Chesapeake Bay Trust Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
Project Description

This “conservation landscape on steroids” is a 3,000 sq ft retrofit designed to manage large flows from a stormwater outlet pipe in the community. The habitat-focused design is accomplished with a curving meander of river rock, and thick plantings of native shrubs, grasses and flowering perennials. The design intent is to connect the site ecologically and hydrologically to the adjoining stream valley. The project was noteworthy for its effective use of “green mulch” as groundcover and its success in involving key partners within the community.
To read the full project narrative and view more photos, visit the project folder on our Google Drive!

Best Habitat Creation

This category recognizes restoration projects that create or restore a high-quality blend of wetland or upland wildlife habitats. Depending on the number and type of projects submitted, separate awards may be made for forest creation and wetland/meadow creation projects.

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Project Narrative
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Project Press Release
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Blog 2
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Blog 3
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DHOA ConsLandPlan 06.09.17
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Green Mulch Report Final 01.19.19
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Long Term Maintenance Plan
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Photo Descriptions
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