Apply for Emergent Grasses
The Emergent Grasses Program is a multi-departmental effort between the Department of Inspections and Permits and the Department of Recreation and Parks. For further information, call the Forestry Section, Department of Inspections and Permits at (410) 222-7441.
About the Program
The Emergent Marsh Grass Program currently provides two types of grasses. The types of plants are determined by position on the shore, with respect to tides and salinity.
- Spartina alterniflora, synonymously Sporobolus alterniflora, or smooth cordgrass, lives between high and low tides.
- Spartina patens, synonymously Sporobolus pumilus, commonly called saltmarsh hay, lives in the area above high tide but needs to get wet once a day.
County personnel will conduct a field visit to evaluate site conditions. Contact Forestry at 410-222-7441 or email forestry@aacounty.org for plant descriptions, recommended spacing, and other information.