Current Campaigns
Vernal Pools
Safe Skies Maryland is committed to the protection of vernal pools, also known as ephemeral ponds. These are depressions in the ground that are usually filled with water for only a few months in the spring and are therefore excellent habitat for diverse wildlife including tiger salamanders and fairy shrimp. These ponds do not stay filled year-round, so they usually do not have significant fish populations to prey upon the eggs and larvae of the species that live in or around them.
As part of its efforts to protect vernal pools, Safe Skies Maryland is advocating for a bill that would require the Maryland Department of the Environment to include vernal pools in its existing wetland protection regulations. Below are links to information on vernal pools as well as a link to the website for Vernal Pool Partners, the organization leading the cause for vernal pool protection in Maryland.
Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2025 Factsheet
Presentation on the Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2025
Local Campaigns
We are in discussions with other Maryland counties and municipalities to adopt regulations that make new and existing buildings safer for birds. Keep an eye out for further developments!
