Volume: 9 Issue: 1

Spring 2003 

My Backyard is published quarterly by Eyes of Paint Branch, a local grassroots organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring the Paint Branch and it's wathershed.

This issue of our newsletter was published and distributed with funding from a grant from the Spring Creek Foundataion.

Annual memberships in Eyes of Paint Branch are $15 for individuals, and $25 for families. Funding for this newsletter came from a grant from the Silver Creek Foundataion. Funding for our watershed advocacy depends on dues and contributions. Help preserve, protect, and restore the Paint Branch by sending a tax-deductible check today to:

Eyes of Paint Branch
P.O.Box 272
Burtonsville, MD 20866

Eyes of Paint Branch Officers
President
Bob Ferraro
ptbrnchbob@eopb.org
301-890-1998
Vice President
David Dunmire
ddunmire@eopb.org
301-989-0331
Secretary
Laura Appelbaum
l-appelbaum@mindspring.com
301-388-0351
Treasurer
Martha Lanigan
Martha.Lanigan@verizon.net
301-384-9559
Webmaster
webmaster@eopb.org
Newsletter Editor
Roseanne Price
roseanne@eopb.org
Designed and produced by
Andrew Dunmire

Copyright © 2003
Eyes of Paint Branch


Political Pressure Builds for Inter-County Connector

Paint Branch Main Stem near the crossing of the ICC
The Paint Branch Main Stem near the crossing of the ICC Master Plan Alignment.

Q & A on the ICC
It's costly, it's destructive, and it won't provide traffic relief. Nevertheless, the ICC is back. Here is a summary of what's happening, what's at stake, and what you can do about it. Full Story
The President's Corner
The Inter-County Connector is front and center in the news, and the heart and soul of the Paint Branch watershed is in the crosshairs. Full Story
Vigilant Local Resident Reports Sewage Leak at Valley Mill
In December, Eyes of Paint Branch was notified by a local resident about a potential sewage leak in Valley Mill Park, off Randolph Road. Full Story
EOPB President Nominated for Environmental Award
Full Story
EOPB meets with Chris Van Hollen
On March 20 three representatives of Eyes of Paint Branch met with Congressman Chris Van Hollen and his aid Phil Alperson. Full Story
State Highway Dumps Contaminated Snow in Fragile Headwaters Area
In late February, several watchful local residents noticed that the State Highway Administration (SHA) was dumping large amounts of dirt and snow cleared from roads onto land it holds near route 198 in Spencerville, Maryland. Full Story
EOPB Members Compile Wildflower Guides
Barbara and Victor Medina, two of the founding members of Eyes of Paint Branch, are the authors of two recently published wildflower field guides. Full Story
Balanced Land Use Should be Included as Alternatice ICC Study
By Pamela Lindstrom
As the newly restarted stuy of the ICC proceeds, a critical issue is the environmental impact statement (EIS) will be the alternatives to be studied. Full Story
ICC Community Forums Eyes of Paint Branch announces a series of community forums on the proposed ICC. Full Story
Eyes of Paint Branch Upcoming Events
View the entire Eyes of Paint Branch Spring 2003 Newsletter
EOPB has completed its 2003 fundraising drive. We appreciate those of you who renewed your memberships, and welcome our new members. If you know of anyone who would like to be on our mailing list or participate in any of our activities, please refer them to our mailing address. Thanks for supporting the Paint Branch.