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Friends of Hall Creek

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Who We Are

The Friends of Hall Creek is a group of landowners, residents, and visitors working to protect and care for the Hall Creek watershed. We work in partnership with the American Chestnut Land Trust, its network of “friends groups,” and the Southern Maryland Conservation Alliance to learn from and contribute to regional conservation and restoration efforts. 

Our Mission

The Friends of Hall Creek advocate for the ecological well-being of the watershed’s 21 miles of streams and over 5,000 acres of woodlands, which house diverse populations of fish and wildlife and offer indispensable ecosystem services for all to enjoy. Through science-based water quality monitoring and educational outreach, we aim to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between a healthy environment and a thriving community of residents and visitors of the Hall Creek watershed.

Our Vision

The Friends of Hall Creek envision the watershed as a place where clean waterways and forests sustain thriving native species populations, and human communities live consciously as stewards of the natural environment.

Facts About Hall Creek

The Hall Creek watershed spans 10,445 acres, 740 of which have impervious land cover. “Impervious” describes land cover that is impenetrable to water. More impervious surfaces can lead to higher aquatic pollution levels. Impervious surfaces, combined with other land uses in Hall Creek, necessitate regular water quality monitoring to ensure a healthy watershed.  

Citizen Science​

 

The Friends of Hall Creek have been collecting scientific data to give insights into the health of the watershed. Here are some of the citizen science initiatives the Friends of Hall Creek have been involved in: 

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  • Water Quality Blitz: The Water Quality Blitz is a yearly, regional water quality monitoring initiative coordinated by the Southern Maryland Conservation Alliance (SMCA). The Blitz began in 2017 as a local effort by the American Chestnut Land Trust, sampling 17 sites in the Parkers Creek watershed. Each year since, the Blitz has grown in size and scope, culminating in 2025 with an hefty 153 sites sampled by different organizations across all five counties of Southern Maryland. During the Blitz, volunteers visit sites in their watershed to collect water samples for nitrogen (NO23) analysis. NO23, one of the foremost pollutants in the Chesapeake Bay, is a critical parameter to monitor. The Blitz allows us to identify hotspots in the watershed, offering guidance for targeting restoration efforts in the future.  The Friends of Hall Creek have participated in the Blitz since 2024. The results for all years are below:

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© 2025 American Chestnut Land Trust. All rights reserved. CFC #53731.

Office Location: 676 Double Oak Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2363, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Phone: (410)414-3400 | Email: info@acltweb.org

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