County Executive Pittman, Congresswoman Elfreth to Announce 47-Acre Conservation Acquisition in Saltworks Creek Watershed

Annapolis, MD - County Executive Steuart Pittman, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth, and local conservation partners will host a press conference to announce the acquisition of 47 acres of environmentally sensitive land in the Saltworks Creek watershed.

The acquisition of the "Earl Family Preserve" and the "South Star" property creates a contiguous 277-acre block of protected forest. This project marks a significant victory for local conservation, permanently protecting land once proposed for a 76-townhome development and advancing the county’s "30 by 30" goal to preserve 30% of its land by 2030.

WHO: Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive

          Sarah Elfreth, U.S. Congresswoman

          Councilmember Lisa Rodvien

          Susan Shingledecker, CEO, Chesapeake Conservancy

          Jana Davis, President, Chesapeake Bay Trust

          Josh Falk, Executive Director, Scenic Rivers Land Trust

          Jessica Leys, Director, Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks

WHEN: Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

WHERE:  End of Moran Drive (Near the forested trail entrance)

                 Annapolis, MD 21401

                 GPS Address for Navigation: 2129 Moran Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401

PARKING:    

Directional signage and event staff will be on-site to guide you to the following locations:

Option 1 (Surface Lot): 2011 Commerce Park Drive, Suite E, Annapolis, MD 21401
Option 2 (Parking Ramp): 2003 Commerce Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401
Limited On-Site Parking: Available along the shoulder of Moran Drive near the event entrance.

See parking map below.