Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration

The Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration is responsible for the environmental assessment, restoration implementation, and ecological evaluation work associated with the County's clean water obligations. Through projects that reduce pollution, restore streams, and prevent flooding, we work to protect our environment and support a safer, more sustainable community.

To report a concern relating to County infrastructure/assets, please call 311 or report online via SeeClickFix. Once a concern is reported, SeeClickFix can also be used to check on the status of the inquiry.


rain garden

Stormwater Management Tax Incentives

Anne Arundel County offers two ways to get paid back for managing stormwater on your property. Whether you are installing a new rain garden or maintaining an existing bioretention area, you may be eligible for significant savings.

watershed walks

Watershed Walks

The Bureau of Watershed Protection & Restoration hosts seasonal "Watershed Walks" of restored sites, open to the public by RSVP only. Learn from the experts about how these projects work to improve water quality for Anne Arundel County and enhance riparian habitat for wildlife.

staff conducting fieldwork streamside

Countywide Biological Stream Survey

Biological monitoring strives to assess the status and health of biological stream resources of Anne Arundel County by establishing a baseline for comparing future assessments, tracking the status and trends of the biological stream resources, and relating them to specific programmatic activities.




BWPR Restoration Project Goals

(Number of projects completed/anticipated)

Stream & Shoreline Restoration

Stormwater Management

Outfall Stablization

BWPR MS4 Attainment Goals

(acres to date/projected acres)

5th Generation MS4 Permit Progress Tracking