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Greensboro Connects Initiative The park was transformed by a variety of stormwater
management projects, including a natural underground
Choptank River Park water filter, rain gardens, wetlands and more durable grass for

low-impact parking. Each stormwater practice fi lters runoff ,
reduces flooding and supports native plant life. This is the fi rst

Proud of their heritage along the banks of the Choptank River,
step in the town’s three-phase restoration plan, which also
the Town of Greensboro owns and manages Choptank River
includes building pathways through a restored wetland habitat

Park. The park served as the volunteer fire company’s carnival

and installing 800 feet of living shoreline to combat erosion.
grounds for many years until 2015. After repeated fl oods the

fire company relocated it to a new site just north of there and Community and Economic Benefi ts

ownership of the park ultimately transferred to the Town of
• Increased public water access, including opportunities
Greensboro.
for kayaking and fi shing.
Despite being the primary venue for outdoor events and • Educate the community about native plants through
recreation in Greensboro, Choptank River Park was an empty the installation of detailed interpretive signage.
lot of compacted soil and grass. With almost no natural tree
• Lowered maintenance costs due to a reduced need
cover or stormwater management plans in place, the barren

for mowing and labor. Mitigated flooding damage to
park was the site of frequent, major flooding that allowed
private property

urban runoff to fl ow directly into the Choptank River. Leslie
Grunden, assistant director of planning for Caroline County,
Environmental Benefi ts
worked with Eric Helm Buehl, water restoration specialist with
the University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension and David • Public demonstrations of best management practices
Kibler, director of the Greensboro Public Works Department, led others to implement their own.
to develop and implement a plan to reduce urban stormwater • Improved water quality by reducing sediment and
runoff and create a welcoming green space for the town. stormwater runoff .

• Conserved land and wetland habitat.
• Restored native plants and preserved biodiversity
Conservation Projects Installed
• Natural underground water fi lter.
• Rain gardens.
• Constructed wetlands.
13699 Greensboro Rd., Greensboro, MD
• Low-growing vegetation planted along slopes.
410-482-6897
www.greaterimpactmd.com • Reinforced turf parking areas.
• Native trees, plants and grass planting.
“Impacting Caroline County and beyond For more information about this amazing project please contact
with the love of Christ for eternal gain” Angel Perez, Community Outreach/Main Street Coordinator
410-482-6222 or aperez@greensboromd.com.
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