How can I get involved? Or volunteer for community events and programs that support watershed conservation?
• Contact: • Cindy Radolivich, Volunteer Coordinator, Thorpewood at 301.271.2823 • Jeanne Mahoney, Big Sweep Coordinator, Volunteer Frederick at 301.663.5214 • Heather Montgomery , Community Restoration Coordinator, Frederick County DPW/Monocacy & Catoctin Watershed Alliance at 301.600.1741 Back to top What protections does Frederick County have for streams? The County’s Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance regulate land use, subdivision of land, and site development. In August 2008, Frederick County adopted (Ordinance 08-21-497) new stream and waterbody protections in the form of an expanded setback and buffer that apply to any property undergoing subdivision, whether a 2-lot commercial division or a 500-lot residential project. Three tiers of buffer were established, depending on the extent and grade of slope present within a defined stream corridor area: 100 feet; 150 feet; 175 feet. No grading or structures are allowed within this new buffer. Utilities, trails, roads, and s
