Advocacy
An important part of FHRP's work is advocacy. We advocate for the park and the communities around the park on a number of issues. A valuable and simple thing we can all do it to report any issues (things like broken or unsafe playground equipment, illegal dumping/trashcan overflowing, polluted water) to the City by contacting 311. Download the 311 app or send a request here.
Advocating for Lower Herring Run
Friends of Herring Run has always appreciated the raw beauty of the Lower Herring Run. With natural trails, a wide diversity of wildlife, and mix of meadows and forest, the Lower Herring Run has long been a neglected and often abused portion of Herring Run Park. Lower Herring Run is east of Sinclair Lane, continuing to I-895.
Friends of Herring Run Parks created a report in April of 2021 (linked below) to document the various issues plaguing the Lower Herring Run. We shared this report with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, BGE, Armistead Homes Corporation, and the Mayor's Office with hopes of a collaborative approach on securing, cleaning, and preserving the wilds of the Lower Herring Run.
Response has been slowed due to the pandemic. In April 2022, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks has done work to clean-up the area where many dump sites existed. Unfortunately, until vehicle access is closed off, dumping and other issues will continue. Friends of Herring Run will continue to advocate for vehicle access closures, as well as developing community partnerships and hosting clean-ups in this area of the park.
Friends of Herring Run Parks created a report in April of 2021 (linked below) to document the various issues plaguing the Lower Herring Run. We shared this report with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, BGE, Armistead Homes Corporation, and the Mayor's Office with hopes of a collaborative approach on securing, cleaning, and preserving the wilds of the Lower Herring Run.
Response has been slowed due to the pandemic. In April 2022, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks has done work to clean-up the area where many dump sites existed. Unfortunately, until vehicle access is closed off, dumping and other issues will continue. Friends of Herring Run will continue to advocate for vehicle access closures, as well as developing community partnerships and hosting clean-ups in this area of the park.
Download the FHRP report about the Lower Herring Run.
| fhrp_lower_herring_run_report_april_2021.pdf |
