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  This greenway is located in the heart of the City of Frederick, the second largest city in Maryland. Carroll Creek runs from just below Gambrill State Park, through parts of Fort Detrick (which also has planted buffers), through Frederick and into the Monocacy River. This stream is stocked with trout, and parts of the stream are open to youth and handicapped fishing. Since a high percentage of the watershed is paved or in an urban setting, this stream has become dangerously polluted. The strip of land pictured here is maintained by the Frederick City Department of Public Works and is the site of an ongoing greenway project. A greenway helps protect water quality by providing a buffer strip between gas stations, car dealerships, and other commercial areas and the stream itself. This buffer strip helps remove harmful chemicals and nutrients and slows the speed storm water, while helping to keep the water temperature at a moderate level. Furthermore, the greenway provides a path for wildlife to move through the city, as well as an avenue for genetic diversity among plant and tree species. Panorama taken October 15, 2001 |
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