Deep Creek Lake Watershed Foundation

The Foundation’s mission to support, promote, and advance scientific study, environmental protection, and educational programs relating to the Deep Creek Watershed requires project funding and the financial support of Bill’s Marine Service will assure the success of these objectives.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER INFORMATION:

Mardi Gras at the Barn Deep Creek Lake, MD

Please check out the Foundation’s website at http://deepcreekwatershedfoundation.org to read the latest news and see descriptions of new projects completed.  As well, see the latest videos, and consider a donation.

Best Wishes,
The Board and Advisors of the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation

IN THE NEWS:


Deep Creek Watershed Foundation Efforts to Support Management of SAVs

Efforts to control Subaquatic Vegetation (SAV) growth in Deep Creek Lake hinge on legislation authored by State Senator Mike McKay (SB837) and Delegate Jim Hinebaugh (HB910). Hearings for these bills are scheduled in Annapolis on Feb 20th and 23rd. We aim for positive hearings in both chambers and hope the bills receive favorable recommendations from committees. Subsequently, they will undergo a second reading before a full vote in the Senate or House of Delegates to determine passage.


Local Non-Profit Makes Strides in Protecting Deep Creek Watershed

The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation, renowned for its impactful environmental initiatives, is capturing attention with its innovative approach to water management in the Deep Creek Watershed. Since its inception eight years ago, the foundation, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, has been driving transformative change in preserving this vital ecosystem.


Giving Tuesday at DCWF!

Make a Contribution on November 28!

As the holiday season brings a sense of gratitude for all our blessings, please remember the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation in your giving plans!

Check out the 2023’s Project Success and 2024’s Plans For More!

Giving Tuesday at DCWF Deep Creek Lake, MD


Canada Goose Management within Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has been managing Canada geese on Deep Creek Lake for many years. The Department’s ongoing efforts include reducing the rate of growth in the local population through non-lethal nest management in addition to administering a long-standing hunting program during the winter season. The current Canada goose management hunt has been operating since 2015, with three sites on the waters of the lake: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Crows Point, and Turkey Neck. These sites are available for reservations during a 5-day hunt in November.

Canada Goose Management within Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area


The “Low-down” on Water Levels at Deep Creek Lake

Deep Creek Lake, initially created in 1925 for hydroelectric power, has evolved over 98 years. Water control shifted from private to public hands, with Maryland now managing levels to meet diverse user needs.

The “Low-down” on Water Levels at Deep Creek Lake


Want a Free Rain Barrel?

Want a Free Rain Barrel? In order to qualify, you must participate in a 30-minute educational class about rain barrel installation, care, and benefits to the environment and local watersheds.

Want a Free Rain Barrel at Deep Creek Lake, MD


10 IN 10 Project

Help Deep Creek Watershed Foundation in this project to provide an example of how to REFOREST the buffer strip on Deep Creek Lake for properties where erosion is a problem.

We are asking for volunteers to help plant trees at the Deep Creek Lake State Park by the launch dock from April 17- 19. This would be for the prototype garden for the 10 in 10 project (10% vegetation of the riparian border of the Deep Creek Lake in 10 years project.)


Launch Steward Project

The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation has purchased rain jackets, long sleeve ¼ zip sweatshirts, flashlights, and extendable mirrors for the Garrett College Launch Steward Program with part of a grant we received from the Jayne Koskinas Ted Giovanis Foundation for Health and Policy.


Water-Wise Garrett County Officially Underway

The first landscape in Garrett County has been certified as Water-Wise, an exclusive program of University of Maryland Extension, which highlights properties that are installing best management practices to promote water conservation, native plants, stormwater management, and much more!


A No-Cost Way to Donate to the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation

We recently learned of a no-cost manner folks can donate to the DCWF and wanted to share it with you.