The One Water Partnership reports exciting things are happening on the Shore as IPC is uniquely positioned to accelerate water quality outcomes in Maryland through engagement of congregations in addressing non-point-source pollution. The One Water Partnership's unifying and inspiring values of clean water, healthy communities, resilient landscapes, healthy soils, and engaged citizenry will accelerate critical conservation outcomes across regions and sectors.

Get involved and join us for an upcoming regional event:

If you would like to learn more about how your congregation can join the One Water Partnership on the Lower Shore, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at (410) 609-6852.

Congregations in Wicomico, Worchester, and Somerset counties are eligible to receive $500 of "seed" funding to help start and sustain a creation care ministry or "Green Team". To qualify a congregation needs to:

1. Send a team of preferably 3 or more members to IPC's Faithful Green Leaders Training
2. Sign the IPC Partner Congregation Pledge
3. Commit to installing or maintaining a "green infrastructure" practice that has direct positive water quality impact like planting trees, installing a cistern or rain garden, or conservation/native plant garden (see Wicomico Menu for Action)