Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility Open House
The Maryland Port Administration is pleased to offer the public the opportunity to explore Cox Creek, only accessible a few times a year, including during our Open House! Cox Creek is an active dredged material placement site that is undergoing expansion and the site also includes 126 acres of preserved wetlands.
Event Details:
Birding Walk: 8am - 10am (Registration Required)
Self-Guided Birding Walk: 10am - 1:30pm
Open House: 10am - 2pm (Last van tour departs at 1:30pm)
Location Details:
Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility
1000 Kembo Road, Curtis Bay, Maryland 21226
Open House Highlights
- Learn about what’s happening at Cox Creek and other Port site activities
- See the expansion of the facility via Riding Tours of the dredged placement site
- Access this top birding site in the state, particularly in migration season
- Meet Port staff and project partners
- Explore dredged material innovations
- Learn about the new Swan Creek Nature Trail that is in development
- Share your thoughts on the project with Maryland Port Administration officials
Children’s Activities
- Youth fishing opportunity (fishing gear will be provided)
- Touch a Truck including bulldozers, a dump truck, trash truck, fire truck and more!
- Arts and crafts
- Educational games, snacks and more!
Exhibitors
- Anne Arundel County Bird Club
- Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works
- Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
- Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center (AACPS TERP Program)
- CSI Environmental, LLC
- Maryland Environmental Service
- Maryland Port Administration
- Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department
- Pasadena Sportfishing Group
- Scenic Rivers Land Trust
Questions?
For more information on this Open House or for questions, please contact ecoport@marylandports.com.
