TAYLORS ISLAND, MD– Dorchester County neighbors will soon be able to voice their opinions on a proposed environmental project in the Chesapeake Bay.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is spearheading the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Islands Ecosystem Restoration Project at Barren Island – an effort involving dredging and boulder placement to form a barrier.
The project is still in the assessment phase – but barge traffic near Barren Island has drawn increased attention.
The project’s objective is to “protect the existing island resources, reduce erosion of the existing shoreline at Barren, create wetlands, and protect areas of SAV from high wave energy,” according to USACE.
Community members are invited to attend a public hearing at the Madison Volunteer Fire Company Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., after an informational poster session starting at 5:30 p.m.
