Help Us Conserve Anne Arundel County’s Special Places

Your support helps us conserve more land faster.

Why protect land?

A healthy network of connected protected lands provides habitat for wildlife, protects property values, protects our local waterways and improves our quality of life.

How does protecting land protect the Chesapeake Bay?

Land use and land management have a direct impact on the quality of our waterways, and the health of our local rivers, streams and creeks determines the health of the Bay.

A Natural Treasure in Our Own Backyard

Scenic Rivers co-holds the conservation easement on Bacon Ridge Natural Area, forever protecting its expansive marshes, mature forests and namesake creek. Located in Crownsville, Bacon Ridge is open to the public.

Leading by Example

We are proud to be a nationally accredited land trust.

Land Trust Accreditation Commission

Conserve Your Land

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We Protect Anne Arundel County’s Land and Water

Scenic Rivers Land Trust is dedicated to protecting the forests, wetlands, farmlands and other open spaces that make Anne Arundel County special.

We use conservation easements to protect our natural and scenic lands from development and facilitate financial incentives for property owners who conserve their land.

Protecting our lands protects our waters

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Our Impact

years of service to the community

conservation easements

acres of land protected

$+ million

awarded in the last two years to protect property

Landowner Testimonial

Landowner: Patricia Melville

Property: 53.4 acres of open fields, woodlands, tidal marsh and emergent wetlands in Lothian, Md.

My husband and I purchased the land because it had a combination of open and forested areas. The marsh along the creek was an added bonus. I especially appreciate the variety of habitat so necessary for wildlife, especially birds. The land provides spaces for walking, birding, and bird banding.

Anne Arundel County Conserves 158 Acres of Forest on the Crownsville Hospital Property

May 18, 2023

Call for Nominations for Scenic Rivers Board of Directors

April 3, 2023

Hit the Trails for Maryland Day Weekend

March 27, 2023

Scenic Rivers’ Executive Director Named 2023 Aileen Hughes Award Winner

March 21, 2023

Upcoming Events

  • GreenGive 2023

    The kickoff party is back! Join us on June 6 at 5 pm at Maryland Hall. We are proud to announce that Scenic Rivers is once again a partner in…

    June 6 @ 5:00 pm - June 7 @ 11:59 pm

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