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Newport Bay partnership outlines Hudson Branch stream restoration in Berlin; construction planned this winter
Summary
Officials and consultants presented designs for a stream restoration on Hudson Branch in Berlin, funded by Maryland's Full Watershed Act ($2 million/year for five years). Engineers said construction could take 60–90 days, with permits and homeowner notifications proceeding first.
Jessica McIntosh, a coordinator with Maryland Coastal Bays, said Tuesday evening that the Newport Bay Partnership will begin a design and public-permitting process for a restoration on Hudson Branch aimed at improving water quality and habitat.
"We're going to be receiving $2,000,000 per year for 5 years," McIntosh said, describing the Full Watershed Act funding the partnership received in 2024. She told the audience that the money will support multiple projects across the Newport Bay watershed, including stormwater work, a septic‑to‑sewer conversion and the Hudson Branch stream restoration.
Steven, an engineer from EA Engineering, walked through the concept design and field assessments. He said the work focuses on recreating a more natural channel (the presentation shows a 6‑foot channel),…
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