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GPCA Newsletter October Issue is Out

Read about how to keep our streams healthy by reducing animal waste from our property flowing into our rivers. Learn about a cell phone app that connects you to a naturalist community and deepens your understanding of all the living creatures around you.

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Reimagine Security Square

Baltimore County will host a design charrette, a collaborative process that will engage Woodlawn-area residents and community leaders in reimagining the Security Square Mall area. The charette will provide a forum for ideas and feedbacks. The first Kick-off meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022 6:30 pm | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Meeting Details:

Date/TIme: Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022 6:30 pm | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). 

Join Link: https://baltimorecountymd.webex.com/baltimorecountymd/j.php?MTID=m371292c5697b800552f93c01f0186dab

Webinar Number: 2318 233 8784

Webinar Password: secsqkickoff (73277542 from phones)

Join by phone: +1-415-655-0001 US Toll

Access code: 231 823 38784

Save our Streams

Back in March of 2022, three SWCC volunteers became certified in (take a deep breath) Aquatic Benthic Macroinvertebrate Identification (Macro ID) through the Izaak Walton League of America. To those who completely glossed over that title, think of it as searching and identifying bugs, or larvae, living under rocks in streams and rivers. Read more about what members of GPCA Small Watershed Conservation Committee have been learning to monitor our neighborhood streams.

GPCA General Meeting-09/12/2022

Date/Time: 09/12/2022 7:00 PM

Topic:  Community Shared Solar Power

Location: Social Hall, Granite Presbyterian Church, 10637 Old Court Road.

Speakers:      

Sean WillChene, Shared Solar Advisors, USA

Jim Delong, Clean Choice Project Manager

The Maryland Public Service Commission has implemented a seven-year community solar pilot program to provide access to solar-generated electricity in a manner similar to rooftop solar and net metering for all Maryland customers – and directly from the solar facilities in the Granite area. Our guest speakers will explain the program and how to participate.

AGENDA

Call to Order:

Introductions: All attendees, please state your name, street of residence and whether you are a member or non-member

Speaker Presentation:

Reading of the Minutes:

Financial Report:  Maribeth Diemer, Treasurer

Land Use/Zoning Updates: Kathy Skullney

  •  3001 Ridge Road, Code enforcement and Building Code Violations
  • Patapsco Granite Community Plan for 2030 Master Plan Cycle Update

SWCC Update:

Search for Communications Chair / Secretary / Director / Nominating Chair

Update on Security Square Mall:

New Business:
GPCA Picnic October 15, 2022 2-6 PM
10813 Davis Avenue
Closing Remarks:

Next Board Meeting Monday September 19, 2022 7pm – via Zoom

Next General Meeting Monday October 10, 2022 7pm: LIVE / Speaker to be announced