When considering parking facilities for the new park, Queen Anne’s County officials wanted to take the delicate balance of the environment into account through every phase of planning to ensure Whitemarsh Park could be enjoyed for generations to come.
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To mitigate stormwater at a new park, the County Commissioners chose pervious concrete. The U.S. EPA recognizes pervious concrete as a best practice for stormwater management. This and other benefits of pervious concrete are highlighted in a camera-ready sidebar.
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On Tuesday, December 8, the Queen Anne's County Commissioners were presented with an award from the Portland Cement Association for their sustainability efforts at Whitemarsh Park at Bloomfield Farm.
Pictured are from left to right, Lee Edgar; engineer for QAC Dept. of Public Works; County Commissioners Paul Gunther and Courtney Billups; Todd Mohn, Director of the QAC Dept. of Public Works; Miak Strecker; representing Portland Cement Association; County Commissioners Carol Fordonski, Gene Ransom and Eric Wargotz. Photo courtesy Queen Anne's County Commissioner's Office.
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