Education

Advocacy

We speak for Little Falls Creek in the community and before government agencies.  We worked with Montgomery County to get a stream valley park into the Westbard sector plan — a dream that we hope to realize over the years.  When a major development was proposed for the Westbard area, we advocated for environmentally protective design to reduce stormwater runoff. In the process we’ve won the respect of policymakers and community leaders.    

Stewardship

Westbard Shopping Center Development

The Westbard Shopping Center is undergoing intensive new development into a mix of commercial and residential space.  This has the potential to significantly increase stormwater runoff. We were an active player in the public process, advocating for site design measures that will reduce or avoid excessive runoff. 

Willett Branch Park in the Westbard Sector

Willet Branch, part of the Little Falls Watershed, is largely concretized and in some place has been built over entirely.  Our goal is to return it to its natural state and construct a park along both sides, turning an eyesore into a community asset.  As a result of our efforts, Montgomery County has included such a park in its sector plan.

Westbard Self Storage

The first parcel to be developed adjacent to the proposed Willett Branch Stream Valley Park