The Advocacy Committee of FHRP supports the organization's mission “to restore, protect and promote the Herring Run stream valley as a place where nature and neighbors thrive.” Starting in 2024, the Advocacy Committee has established an annual agenda to focus the efforts of FHRP. 

​FHRP’s advocacy embodies its organizational values, particularly those of building community engagement and partnerships. The communities around the park and the ecological health of the park are core to all advocacy efforts. FHRP’s advocacy agenda adjusts as necessary throughout the year, given that community concerns and environmental conditions change. 

We welcome new members to the committee on a rolling basis throughout the year.

​If you wish to be involved please contact: [email protected], include subject line: Advocacy Committee.

Major Issue Areas*
  • Stormwater Runoff
    • Addressing concerns of impending stream restoration projects that have negative environmental impact
    • Monitoring and offering input on Greenway trail erosion due to heavy storm water run off
  • Water Quality 
    • Partnering with Blue Water Baltimore to test water quality
    • Developing alliances with other environmental groups up and downstream of the Herring Run 
    • Become part of Governor’s  Council on the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Bays Watershed initiative as this develops.
  • Hooper Field Improvements 
    • Advocating on behalf of conservation/environmental impact, equity of access for all and an effective and funded maintenance plan as this project further develops
  • Park Wayfinding Signage
    • Requesting 3 new park signs, as exist in other City parks, at major road intersections (Harford, Belair and Sinclair) in the park to identify the park and offer a map of the Herring Run Trail.​
  • Lower Herring Run
    • Continuing to advocate with City agencies about  safety and environmental degradation concerns in this part of Herring Run Park. 
    • Actively recruiting for partners to host a task force to develop a community led plan for this park area.​

*The Committee may add other immediate issues as they arise



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