Harford Streams - Green Choices. Healthy Streams.

06/11/2026

☀Looking to go on a fun Summer Adventure this weekend? Check out the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center! This is a fan favorite location every year!☀

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center - OPCA
Harford County Government

06/09/2026

Update: Please feel free to share your Summer Adventure selfies on your mobile device or a computer, both are back up and running. Thank you for your patience!

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06/08/2026

🌊💙 Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week is here! 💙🌊
Let’s take a moment to celebrate and protect one of our region’s greatest treasures 🌿🐟🦀

Harford County Government

Attention lovers of the Chesapeake Bay—it's time to shellibrate. 🦪

Today kicks off the 11th annual Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week! 🦀🦅🌊

For the next nine days, we'll be celebrating the cultures, history and natural beauty of the nation's largest estuary. Tune in to hear all about the Bay and visit our Events Calendar to find activities happening across the Bay watershed.

🎉 Events Calendar: https://bit.ly/4dQqCjd

If you love the Chesapeake Bay—or any small to major river in the region—please take a moment to share your appreciation and join us in the fun.



(Photo by Carlin Stiehl/Chesapeake Bay Program)

06/05/2026

🌟 Shout out to our first Summer Adventure participants to earn their T-Shirts! 🌟

☀️ Check out the awesome locations that they have visited so far! These look like great spots to explore this beautiful weekend! ☀️

Harford County Government

06/02/2026

It is officially ⚓boat season⚓!
Want to enjoy boating without harming the Chesapeake Bay?
1️⃣Observe wake laws and boat in correct areas
2️⃣Prevent fuel spills
3️⃣Stash your trash
4️⃣Follow fishing regulations
5️⃣Work on your boat on land

Harford County Government

How to boat responsibly on the Bay this summer.

06/01/2026

Happy Monday Summer Adventure participants!
There is a glitch with the mobile application for submitting photos that we are working to resolve. In the meantime, we kindly ask that you submit your photos on a computer. Please check back in for updates! Thank you for your patience!

05/29/2026

🌞Looks like it will be a beautiful, sunny weekend!🌞
✨A great time to start your 2026 Summer Adventure! Start checking out this years' locations and working toward this years awesome 👕T-Shirt prize👕!✨

Interested in learning more? Visit our website! bit.ly/HSSummerAdventure
Harford County Government
Harford Nature Collaborative

05/26/2026

⛱️🏊‍♀️☀️🚣‍♀️Another reason that water quality is so important - swimming! Be sure to check out this great tool to confirm that the water is safe to swim in on your next planned beach day!🚣‍♀️☀️🏊‍♀️⛱️

Harford County Government

This is it! The unofficial start to summer. ☀️🏖⛵🎣🏊‍♀️

Keep your friends and family healthy and safe all summer long by checking the Healthy Beaches website before your next swim. Over 150 beaches across the state will be monitored through Labor Day weekend with the help of county health departments. Don't let unhealthy water ruin your next day at the beach! mde.maryland.gov/beaches

05/22/2026

🌞Happy First Day of Summer Adventure 2026!🌞

🚣‍♀️🏞Harford Streams Summer Adventure seeks to raise awareness and support for protecting and restoring our precious natural resources by encouraging residents to visit scenic waterways throughout Harford County!

This summer, explore the natural beauty of Harford County streams, take selfies at your favorite locations, and win prizes!🏞🚣‍♀️

👉 Start your adventure today at bit.ly/HSSummerAdventure

Harford County Government
Harford Nature Collaborative

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05/20/2026

🔧What a great tool!🔧

🌿🌸Native plants are crucial for water quality because their deep, extensive root systems act as 🧽natural sponges🧽 and filters! They anchor soil to prevent erosion, absorb ☢️harmful pollutants☢️ and excess nutrients from stormwater runoff, and slow the flow of water!🌸🌿

Harford County Government