Baltimore City - Liberty Reservoir Day July 27, 2013
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After the successful the
Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 - http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/manchester-lineboro/bal-prettyboy-reservoir-liquid-asset-20130426,0,1914903.story
the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold the first Liberty
Reservoir Day on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Dam,
Liberty Dam Rd., 21104.
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According to an article, “History
Flows through Liberty Reservoir,” by local historian Mary Ann Ashcraft, “Baltimore
Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro, Jr. dedicated Liberty Dam on September 21, 1954, and
when water finally flowed over its top in February 1956, the 3,100 acre
reservoir was full….”
Diana Scott gave a presentation on the history of Oakland
and Liberty reservoir, for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s box lunch
series in November 2004. Ms. Scott subsequently published a 157 page book, “The
Forgotten Corner,” on the history of Oakland Mill, which was released on
October 22, 2005.
Ms. Ashcraft says that those interested in purchasing a copy
of The Forgotten Corner: A History of Oakland Mill can visit the Shop at
Cockey's, 216 East Main Street in Westminster. The Shop is open Tuesday through
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Or, shop on-line at theshopatcockey's.org. - http://www.theshopatcockeys.org/
Baltimore City - Liberty
Reservoir Day 2013: A Celebration of Our Reservoir, Watershed and the People
Who Protect Them http://tinyurl.com/mj382o2
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BALTIMORE, MD (July 1, 2013) – Public Works Director, Alfred
H. Foxx, today announced that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works
(DPW) will hold the first Liberty Reservoir Day on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Dam, Liberty Dam Rd., 21104. The event will
celebrate and educate attendees about Liberty Dam and Reservoir, one of
Baltimore's three raw drinking-water reservoirs. Live entertainment,
face-painting, emergency vehicle displays and food trucks will be on site.
Active and former military members with ID will receive discounts on food
purchases. Attendees will also receive American flags to celebrate both our
“liberty” and “Liberty”.
Attendees of all ages can visit the Dam’s observation deck
which will be open only for this special day. Learn about Baltimore's drinking
water system, resource issues and conservation efforts. Rescued native wildlife
will be on display along with experts who will tell you all about them.
The event will also recognize the people and, yes, animals,
who protect the reservoirs and reservoir visitors. Attendees will see
demonstrations from the Chesapeake Search Dogs, three fire companies and local
police officials.
“We are excited about highlighting Liberty Dam and Reservoir
which are important parts of our regional drinking-water system,” says DPW
Director Alfred H. Foxx. “This is a wonderful opportunity to learn while having
fun.”
Participating organizations include: Baltimore City Department
of Public Works, Gamber & Community Fire Company, Liberty Road Volunteer
Fire Company, Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department, Carroll County
Sheriff’s Office, Baltimore Environmental Police, Chesapeake Search Dogs,
Scales and Tales, Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and
Sustainability, and the Carroll County Department of Land Use, Planning and
Development.
The event and parking are free.
For more information about Liberty Reservoir Day call
410-545-6541.
Baltimore City - Liberty
Reservoir Day 2013: A Celebration of Our Reservoir, Watershed http://tinyurl.com/mj382o2
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