Presently, while we are neither a property-owning or governmental organization, we encourage the positive management of the Patapsco Valley and its visitors. We participate in a wide variety of state and county planning activities. We also are actively involved in developing educational materials about the environment and the history of the Valley.

Our motivation is to ensure that the Patapsco Valley remains pleasant for our generation and for future generations. One of the key elements of our mission is to complete and expand a professionally developed Management Plan. This study is a beginning vision of possible ways to protect and preserve the valley. This will create an official focus and provide a vehicle to help us protect and enhance the Valley.


2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS (click here)


Our 2010 Report Card - A+

LOOK WHAT OUR MEMBERS/VOLUNTEERS HAVE HELPED US ACCOMPLISH!

We have been working hard for more than a decade to preserve the Patapsco Valley's culture, history, and environment. Below is a list of some of the accomplishments made possible by the support of our members/volunteers for our organization and its programs.

For the past 5 years, FPVHG organized and conducted stream clean-ups throughout the Patapsco Valley:

• Over 382,788 pounds (191 tons) of trash removed
  4,566 volunteers (for all PHG-sponsored environmental events)
  
• 151 separate clean ups
  
• 5,509 trash bags, 5 dumpsters & separated large bulk trash/scrap metal items
  
• Estimated 12,782 volunteer hours
  

To see photos that document and show our events and our wonderful volunteers in action, please visit http://patapscofriend.smugmug.com

VOLUNTEER! Check out our Event Calendar and Stream Watch Program for volunteer opportunities. If you would like to join hundreds of other volunteers in cleaning up the Patapsco Valley area, please call 410-480-0824 or e-mail patapscofriend@gmail.com.