Who Are We?
Vernal Pool Partners welcomes everyone interested in the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of vernal pools.
Current Partners Include:
What is a Vernal Pool?
Vernal pools are dynamic habitats with cycles of standing water and periodic dry downs that exclude permanent populations of predatory fish.
Vernal pools provide:
Ecological Services for Species
• Important breeding habitat for amphibians • Support of aquatic and terrestrial food webs • Stepping stones within the landscape
Ecological Services for People
• Pollution removal • Groundwater replenishment • Natural mosquito control • Connection to nature
Citizen Science
Find and record vernal pools with Patapsco Heritage Greenway
Take advantage of all that the area has to offer. We'll be leading some outdoor hikes to learn about vernal pools, and what we can find in them.
Legislative Action
Support the Vernal Pool Wetlands Protections Act of 2025
We would love for you to get involved in our efforts!
Want to help?
URGE MDE TO SUPPORT THE BILL:
Please send an email or letter or phone call to MDE asking for their support of the bill:
- MDE Secretary Serena McIlwain [email protected]
- MDE Deputy Director of Water and Science Les Knapp [email protected]
- MDE Director of Government Relations Jeremy Baker [email protected]
House Environment and Transportation Committees.
Send message of support to your delegate and committee
- Chair – [email protected] – and
- Vice Chair – [email protected]
Want more information? Have questions, please contact us: