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Arundel Rivers Federation Operation Clearwater – 5/22/19 Water Quality Report

Hello and Welcome to Operation Clearwater! Memorial Day weekend is off to a great start! All beaches exhibited bacteria levels that were within acceptable levels for recreational water activities. However, please keep in mind that samples were collected on Wednesday, prior to the large rainstorm on Thursday that dropped almost 0.5 inches of rain within Read More

Hello and Welcome to Operation Clearwater!

Memorial Day weekend is off to a great start! All beaches exhibited bacteria levels that were within acceptable levels for recreational water activities.

However, please keep in mind that samples were collected on Wednesday, prior to the large rainstorm on Thursday that dropped almost 0.5 inches of rain within about an hour. 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, May 22nd, Arundel Rivers Federation staff 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 wonderful weekend,

Jesse Iliff, South Riverkeeper

Jeff Holland, West/Rhode Riverkeeper

Arundel Rivers Federation, Edgewater, MD

Notice of Participation in MDA Mosquito Control Program

Posted on by HSIA Postmaster

As published in our April 2019 newsletter,  Hillsmere will once again be participating in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Mosquito Control Program.  Regular surveillance and control of adult mosquitoes will take place from May 29 to October 1, anytime between 7:00 pm to 2:30 am, Sunday through Thursday nights (a night of the week will be assigned to us).  Spraying for adult mosquitoes will be done only if a Maryland Department of Agriculture Employee determines it necessary.  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 not to participate.

Residents who wish their properties to be excluded from adult mosquito control services must notify the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the community association by submitting a completed exemption form.  Click the following to download:

Please note that ULV spray treatment of adult tiger mosquitoes is most effective when conducted in conjunction with community cleanup efforts.  The effective way to control mosquitoes is at the community level.  We encourage home owners to be proactive in their efforts to control mosquitoes by becoming aware of backyard breeding sites.

 

Come And Get It Day, Saturday, February 9, 10a-2p

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Join us at The Key School (The Barn Commons 2nd floor), on Saturday, February 9, for our annual Hillsmere membership day. Stop by between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to renew memberships, pick up car and trailer stickers, purchase boat ramp keys, pay for slip rentals, dinghy rack rentals, boat park storage, and pool membership and learn more about the HSIA. Many Board members and committee chairs will be available to answer questions. Please join us at Key School, in The Barn Commons building off of Carroll Drive.

2019 HSIA Membership Form & Required Supporting Documents

2019 Hillsmere Shores Resident Pool Membership Form

2019 Hillsmere Shores Marina Boat Slip Permit

Please remember that Come And Get It Day closes promptly at 2:00 pm. Thank you for your understanding.