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Surveyors studying erosion along Lower Gunpowder in Seven Oaks environmental protection area

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—County surveyors are surveying the Lower Gunpowder tributary at the Seven Oaks environmental protection area, Councilman David Marks reported on Tuesday morning. Currently, surveyors are merely assessing conditions. “This area was targeted for study due to the number and extent of headcuts – spots of extreme streambed erosion – that are impacting the network of tributaries within the environmental […]

Councilman Marks to support downzoning 254 acres to open space in Seven Courts area

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Chris Montcalmo

One of the largest zoning issues in the Fifth District affects 445 acres of Perry Hall west of Belair Road, between Pinedale Drive and Northwind Road. On Tuesday, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced his support to rezone 254 acres of land in this area as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, blocking all development. Another 125 acres would be limited […]

Benches installed, improvements made to Seven Oaks trail

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Chris Montcalmo

On Saturday, April 30, more than 30 volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 124 made improvements to the trail in the Seven Oaks Environmental Conservation Area, which is located behind the elementary school and senior center. Eagle Scout candidate Nick Watts led the volunteers. Several local residents helped, picking up trash throughout the wooded area. The group installed six benches, cleared […]

Seven Oaks trails to be cleaned, rebuilt

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Chris Montcalmo

A portion of Perry Hall will be cleaned up and rebuilt next month. Nick Watts, a prospective Eagle Scout from Troop 124, will be building a trail system at the Seven Oaks Environmental Conservation Area located in Perry Hall. The office of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is seeking volunteers to help remove trash from the area and adjacent property. […]