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Protecting Regional Water Resources: Now More Than Ever

4/25/2017

 
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Dry spring soil at Mckee Beshers - 2012
Update: The ICPRB (Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin has just released a new comprehensive plan for the region's water needs in the coming decades. 
Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail 
Did you know that the DC region is currently operating without a regional water supply plan? 
 The Little Seneca Reservoir and many other water projects were built as part of a 50-year plan for water supply to the DC metro area, a plan which expired in 2010. We need a water supply plan for the next 50 years that considers diminishing water supplies in the context of an increasing urban population as well as the increasing severity of droughts. Read on for how climate change makes the need for careful planning even more dire. On our 2017 work plan is a collaborative effort to push for a plan for our precious water resources for the next 50 years and beyond. Help us make that happen with your gift today. 

 What effect will climate change have on the Washington region’s water resources?

According to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin – Plenty.

Their report indicates that by 2040 climate change could cut stream flows by as much as 35% on an annual average.Science should inform the region’s planning and goals of resource protection.

AP Coverage

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Some more resources about our coming water crisis: 

​How Maryland is adapting its drinking water plans to climate change
Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin Climate Change Fact Sheet
EPA Addressing Climate Change in the Water Sector
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A Case Study: The City of Frederick's plan for addressing Climate Change Impacts on Watersheds
Water Storage: 
Evaluation of Travilah Quarry for Water Supply Storage (Phase 1 and 2)

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The Journal of the American Water Resources Association- "Benefits of Water Supply Forecasting in the Washington, DC area. 
​Montgomery County Park and Planning Water Resources Functional Plan  (May 2010)

October 8 - Ride for the Reserve is Back!

4/5/2017

 

Join us for the Fall Bike Tour!

As summer winds down and the fragrance of ripening apples fills the air, you’ll know it’s time for the Montgomery County Farm Tour by Bike, our region’s beloved tour of Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve.  Please save October 8th for our local fall favorite.
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Taking a break at Rocklands Farm
​Seven scenic routes of varying mileage, with a NEW shorter family friendly loop, delightful, fully stocked stops at Dickerson Market, Rocklands Farm and more, followed by the sumptuous gourmet picnic at Kingsbury’s Orchard.  After an enjoyable ride around Montgomery County's countryside, you'll relax with friends, listen to great music and celebrate our cherished Ag Reserve. (Check out last year's fun). 
In keeping with tradition, volunteers will deliver apples, preserves and fresh meat that you purchase from Kingsbury’s Orchard and Rocklands Farm back to your cars. Come ride with us!
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MCA really needs volunteers to make this popular event work and we can offer SSL hours for students. Contact Ellen@Mocoalliance.org to sign up!
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Event Information:
When:  Sunday October 8, 2017
Ride start:  Poolesville Golf Course, 16601 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837
Routes:  approximately 6 (loop), 18, 26, 28, 40, 59 and 75

More information to come. 

Your event hosts:
Event Chair & Founder, Denise Cohen,
The Kingsburys, the Glenns of Rocklands Farm and Montgomery Countryside Alliance. ​
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301-461-9831  •  ​info@mocoalliance.org
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MCA is proud to announce that we have been recognized for a third time as one of the best small charities in the D.C. region by Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. A panel of 110 expert reviewers from area foundations, corporate giving programs, and peer non-profit organizations evaluated 270 applications.

​MCA is known as an effective and innovative non-profit whose efforts to preserve and promote Montgomery County’s nationally recognized 93,000 acre Ag Reserve have brought increased public and governmental support of local food production and farmland and open space preservation. Most importantly, MCA’s efforts are putting more farmers on the ground and keeping them there.
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