On May 7th, Cecil County officials will host an information session on sediment pollution from the Conowingo Dam.
Cecil County Government will host an environmental information session to raise awareness about the large volumes of sediment pollution residing behind the Conowingo Dam—an issue that poses a significant threat to the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
The Cecil County Conowingo Dam Environmental Information Session will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cecil County Administration Building, located at 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton, MD. Virtual options will be available.
Presentations will be given by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Cecil County Government. Officials will provide updates on the current situation, sediment management efforts, and opportunities for federal, state, and local collaboration.
During periods of heavy rainfall, sediment released from behind the Conowingo Dam often makes its way downstream, where it can disrupt the livelihoods of local watermen. These surges of pollution threaten oyster beds, smother critical underwater grasses, and disrupt ongoing oyster recovery projects—many of which are essential to improving water quality and supporting the Bay’s delicate ecosystem.
