Watershed Master Plan

Do you live or work in the Gwynns Falls watershed or Baltimore Harbor watershed? These two drainage areas make up over half of Baltimore City’s land and are subject to coastal, riverine, and rain-related (street-level) flooding – risks that are that is likely expected to increase as our world changes.  

We want to hear from you as we develop a plan for a more resilient Baltimore! The Baltimore Department of Planning – Office of Sustainability’s Watershed Master Planning effort will focus on how to best manage construction and land use rules, infrastructure, and community engagement to create a safe and prosperous city.

This effort will also contribute to increasing our city’s “Community Rating” under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, potentially saving  residents money on flood insurance premiums. Other benefits of improved flood preparedness include better water quality and habitat, community greening, improved public health, and more equitable distribution of risk among our diverse communities. 

We’d like to hear about where and how often you experience flooding in these watersheds and hear your feedback on the types of actions the City, property owners, and residents can take to better manage flood risk. 

Please join us at any or all of the upcoming public meetings: 

Gwynns Falls Watershed Community Meeting 

Tuesday February 10th - Doors open at 5:30pm, program begins at 6:00pm
Liberty Grace Church of God
3400 Copley Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215 

Direct Harbor Watershed Community Meeting  

Thursday February 12th - Doors open at 5:30pm, program begins at 6:00pm
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Southeast Anchor Library Auditorium
3601 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 

Gwynns Falls & Direct Harbor Watershed Master Plans Virtual Community Meeting 

Thursday February 19th at 6:00 pm
Virtual meeting hosted on Webex