Wicomico Environmental Trust

10/13/2026

Every five years, Wicomico County updates this plan to identify current recreational trends; address service provision challenges; and update goals and priorities to improve countywide recreation opportunities.

Public comment for the draft is open through Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.

A draft of the 2027 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan is available for public comment through Nov. 13.

Read it here ➡ https://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/about-us/land-preservation-and-recreation-plan

10/13/2026

The Lower Eastern Shore Sierra Club is hosting a FREE Screening: Plastic People on October 27th at 6PM at the Ocean Pines Library followed by an action-oriented Q&A!

10/12/2026

🗳️ Our 2026 Voter Guide is live!

Where do our local candidates stand on protecting the future of Connelly Mill Park? We reached out to find out, and we are thrilled by the enthusiasm, positive dialogue, and strong commitments shown toward preserving this vital green space for our community.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to the candidates who took the time to complete our questionnaire:

• Johnny Mautz – Maryland State Senate, District 37

• Josh Hastings – Maryland State Delegate, D.38B

• Jim Adkins – Council District 2

• Tony Hilligoss – Council District 3

• Erin Patterson – Council District 4

• Joe White – Council District 5

• Aaron C. Sadberry – Council District 5

• Sarah Ashley – Council District 6

• Joe Venosa – Council District 7

• Megan Outten – Council District 7

Several candidates have also requested extensions, and we look forward to receiving and sharing their responses soon!

📖 Read the full Voter Guide here:

👉 https://www.saveconnellymillpark.com/election-2026-voter-guide

To make these insights as accessible as possible, we will be highlighting individual questions and candidate answers across our social media channels over the next several days. Be sure to follow along, share, and stay informed as you prepare to cast your vote!

Published by Save Connelly Mill Park as part of a non-partisan voter guide. Not authorized by any candidate.

10/08/2026

Fresh off the airwaves! Tune in to Delmarva Public Media's latest Conservation Conversation to hear our very own Hilary Gibson and Dr. Jenn Nyland talk about WET’s Creekwatchers program and how it’s helping us better understand and protect our local waterways!

Meet the people who keep our local creeks, streams, and rivers healthy

10/07/2026

A great opportunity to provide input on the Lower Nanticoke River Watershed Plan!

10/05/2026

Do you or someone you know want to take your involvement with WET to the next level? Our organization is at a pivotal moment and we are looking for Board and Committee members to help us meet the moment! Whether you have an hour a month or are looking for a larger leadership role, WET has a place for your talents and passion. Learn more and complete the interest form: https://tr.ee/30JjAe

09/30/2026

The bacteria results are in from yesterday’s Creekwatcher sampling!

5 of our 26 sites had elevated bacteria levels above the EPA’s safe swimming threshold.

Remember you can view our monthly data at:
https://www.wicomicoenvironment.org/wicomico-environment-news/river-updates

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and community partners who make this monitoring possible!
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The laboratory that analyzes our Creekwatchers samples for bacteria levels follows EPA’s standard protocols to determine if bacteria (enterococci) levels are safe for swimming. The threshold to determine that the sample meets acceptable swimming levels is 104 most probable number (MPN)/100 mL. While none of the Creekwatchers sample locations are public swimming sites, we publish these data when samples exceed the threshold to keep the public informed. Enterococci levels are an EPA-recommended indicator for risks to human health, but ultimately, each person is responsible for making the decision to swim in the Wicomico River watershed.

09/28/2026

Join us for WET’s 2026 Annual Banquet on Friday, November 13, at Salisbury University!

Come celebrate the people, partnerships, and progress helping build a healthier Wicomico River watershed! Enjoy a great evening with friends and fellow community members while supporting WET’s work all year long.

🎟️ Tickets are available now!

🌱 Want to make an even bigger impact? Sponsor a table and fill it with the people who make our community stronger.

Get your tickets or sponsor the event at www.wicomicoenvironment.org/wicomico-events/upcoming-events/2026-annual-banquet

09/25/2026

We are so excited to see the progress continue at Waterside Park!

In a collaborative partnership with the City, Wicomico NAACP, Salisbury University, and Lower Shore Land Trust, WET helped transform this Park from an open field surrounded by a thicket of invasive species into a park with native trees, pollinator meadows, and access to the waterfront.

09/23/2026

COMING SOON: The Save Connelly Mill Park 2026 Voter Guide!

Thanks to the incredible dedication of this community, our grassroots effort has built real momentum. On May 19th, our current local elected officials took a major step forward by supporting a path to protect Connelly Mill Park permanently.

Now, the future of the park rests in the hands of the leaders we elect next. The newly elected officials will be tasked with shaping, funding, and developing this park - and we want to ensure that the elected candidates represent your voice!

Today, we officially sent our 2026 Candidate Questionnaire - both by mail and email - to the candidates running for State Districts 37 & 38, Wicomico County Council, and County Executive.

Every question on this survey was built directly from the concerns, priorities, and values you have shared with us, focusing on:
- Park Vision & Program Open Space (POS)
- Public Transparency & Citizen Input
- Protecting the Paleochannel Aquifer & Natural Resources
- State Partnerships & Funding Opportunities

As candidates submit their written and video responses, we will post them right here unedited so you can hear directly from them and make an informed decision at the ballot box.

Stay tuned for updates and candidate answers in the coming weeks. Let’s keep this momentum going!