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Recreational Water Quality Report as of 6/2/21

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Hello!

With good weather early in the week, all of our sites had bacteria levels that were well within acceptable levels for recreational water activities. The samples are analyzed by Home Land Labs. Please keep in mind that samples were collected on Wednesday, prior to Thursday night’s rain. The precipitation washes pollutants from the surrounding watershed into the waterways and may increase bacteria levels of the water.

Anne Arundel County has a 48 hour no swimming/recreational guidance of water ways after a rain event.

On Wednesday, June 2nd, Arundel Rivers Federation volunteers collected water samples at the locations listed on the chart. Feces from geese and dogs, as well as leaky septic tanks are the top contributors to high bacteria results. The acceptable concentration of Enterococci bacteria for swimming and other direct water contact is less than 104 (cfu) colony forming units/100ml.

Have a safe and fun weekend,
Jesse Iliff
South, West and Rhode Riverkeeper

HSIA Notice of Special Meeting – 5/20 @ 7pm

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HSIA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

Topic: Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association Special Meeting to discuss living shoreline 

Time: May 20, 2021 19:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

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Passcode: 21403 

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MD Dept of Agriculture – Mosquito Control Program information

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Regular surveillance and control of adult mosquitoes will take place from May 26 to October 5, anytime between 7:00 pm to 2:30 am, Sunday through Thursday nights.

Hillsmere’s assigned spray night is MONDAY. Spraying will only ever occur on MONDAYS.

Spraying for adult mosquitoes will be performed only if a Maryland Department of Agriculture Employee determines it necessary. Note: In the event of an unscheduled spray, the department will issue public notice. All notices will be posted on the MDA website and on Twitter @MdAgMosquito. The department also maintains a Mosquito Spray Alert Hotline: 410-841-5737. ​In the event of a disease-related unscheduled spraying, any existing spray exemptions in the effected areas will be temporarily suspended.

Spraying will not be conducted during rain, in wind speeds exceeding 12 mph, or temperatures above 89 degrees F.

Most residents support this program; however, if you prefer to opt-out of spraying at your property, you can elect to not participate. Please use this link to visit the MDA’s site for exemption forms and detailed information on the Mosquito Control program.

Maryland Department of Agriculture – Adult Mosquito Control Program – Spray Night Assignment

HSIA Notice of Meeting – P&H, 5/11 @ 6p

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IN-PERSON P&H COMMITTEE MEETING –TUESDAY MAY 11TH AT 6 PM AT THE BEACH PAVILION

It’s time to try a live, in-person P&H Committee meeting, the first since February 2020. The meeting will take place at the Hillsmere Beach, at the large pavilion, at 6 p.m.

Topics for discussion include:

  • Slips Committee Report.
  • Gravel driveway work.
  • Marina gate replacement.
  • Marina electrical work: Shore power pedestal breakers.
  • Security camera upgrade.
  • Duvall Creek channel markers-USCG voided permit.
  •  Living shoreline at Sand Spit/Marina

Come on out for a brief update in the open, fresh-air, breezy pavilion.