Our purchase of wind power to accommodate up to 30% of our energy needs.
Our H₂O Fest in April where we teach approximately 500-600 customers how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
Our Children's Water Festival where over two days in May, WSSC teaches 600 fourth graders about the environment.
Our Environmental Cleanup Days that occur throughout the year on WSSC's property bordering the Patuxent River. If you have any questions, please contact us at 301-206-8233.
Our Green School Program works with approximately 20 schools to build oyster reef balls to help the recovery of Chesapeake Bay
Our Managed Hunt Program to reduce deer damage to the watershed forests and surrounding properties.

Opportunities to Help the Environment in the Spring of 2012

Help the planet while learning about plants that draw butterflies and birds while enjoying the beauty of the Patuxent River. All of these events are approved for service hours. For more information, call WSSC’s Communications and Community Relations Office at 301-206-8233.

Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Continuing More than 50 Years of Beautiful Garden Memories”

WSSC planted an azalea garden over 50 years. This fall, we added over 150 plants. But weeds have also found the azalea garden and we need your help to remove them. Brighton Dam’s Azalea Garden, 2 Brighton Dam Road, Brookeville, MD

Sunday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping Trees to Thrive”

Join WSSC as we remove weeds from trees trying to grow next to the Patuxent River. This is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful serenity of the river and a woodland that very few people get to see while making a difference to the Chesapeake Bay. Supplee Recreation Area, 16904 Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD.

Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping Bear Branch Get Rid of the Trash"

Bear Branch runs into Laurel Lakes and brings trash and sediment into Laurel Lakes. We need your help in picking up trash and removing invasive weeds that prevent beneficial habitat to grow along Bear Branch. WSSC’s Office, 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD

Sunday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping Small Trees Thrive This Spring”

We will be preparing 250 small trees to thrive this spring with watering, mulching and weeding. Scott’s Cove, 11000 Harding Road, Laurel, MD

Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Keeping a River Running”

Join WSSC as we pull trash, branches and other debris out of culverts next to the Patuxent River. This is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful serenity of the river while making a difference to the Chesapeake Bay. Supplee Recreation Area, 16904 Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD.

Sunday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping New Trees to Grow”

Deer love to eat new trees and there are many young paw-paw, maple and elderberry trees trying to grow in this magically beautiful spot along the Patuxent. We need your help in creating deer exclosures to stop the deer from eating these small trees and you’ll enjoy the chance to see one of the loveliest spots on the Patuxent. Pig Tail Recreation Area, 5600 Greenbridge Road, Dayton, MD

Sunday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Continuing More than 50 Years of Beautiful Garden Memories”

Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Keeping a River Running”

Join WSSC as we pull trash, branches and other debris out of culverts next to the Patuxent River. This is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful serenity of the river-while making a difference to the Chesapeake Bay. Supplee Recreation Area, 16904 Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD.

Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Creating a Better Woods”

Scott’s Cove has such a lovely woods that kudzu has decided to move in. We need your help in removing this unwanted visitor. We will be providing gloves and garden snippers. Scott’s Cove, 11000 Harding Road, Laurel, MD

Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping Out the Dragonflies”

The best spot to see dragonflies and damselflies in central Maryland is Brown’s Bridge Recreation Area in the summer. But they don’t need trash and invasive weed covering up their food sources. So we need your help to tidy up their favorite spot. Brown’s Bridge Recreation Area, 2220 Ednor Road, Silver Spring, MD.

Sunday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Keeping Champion Trees Strong!”

A grove of very rare trees, Franklinias are found in Triadelphia. But invasive weeds have also found them and we need to get rid of the invasive weeds from these groves. Triadelphia Recreation Area, 2600 Triadelphia Lake Road, Brookeville, MD