Problems identified in the Department of Environmental Protection's verification study for the Marsh and Rock Creek watersheds include water demand exceeding supply under certain conditions. Water quality impairments in both watersheds and proposed interbasin transfers were also a concern. In addition, anecdotal evidence of streams going dry and proposed future commercial and residential developments indicate that these problems are not going to get better unless action is taken.
Concerns about water resources issues were also voiced at the project's public kick-off meeting on September 21, 2010. Issues raised at the meeting include:
Growth and development
Water retention within the watersheds
Open loop geothermal systems and the effects on other local wells
Interbasin transfer issues
Seasonal water shortages
Chesapeake Bay issues
The following is a list of questions to understand what water resource issues affect you and/or your organization. You can respond to these questions by posting a comment on this blog or by submitting an email.
Are there additional water resource issues in the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds, other than those listed above? If so, what are they?
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the most important and 1 being the least important), how important are each of these issues to you?
For each problem, do you feel it's getting better, worse, or remaining constant?
What do you feel are ways to address each of these problems?
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