Collison Road Mayo Community Cadle Creek Rhode River

Collison Road - Mayo Community Cadle Creek – Rhode River Watershed Bob Smith

Social Assessment • Who lives, works and plays in your community? Single family homes, 12 homes on the street. 3 families, 3 retires and the rest are couples. Somewhat social – 4 times a year there are get-togethers. About ½ the homes have dogs. Not transient- people move in and stay! No formal communication among neighbors – we talk to each other on the street. • Where do people hang out or spend their time? Kids play on the street. Owners work on homes and yards. 5 have direct water access for boating. • What issues are most important to your community? People have awareness about the creek and their impacts. Only 1 house uses fertilizer. People like the peace and quiet on the side street. Some neighbors are impacted by the noise of Central Ave. We have a very high water table and clay soils so drainage is a concern.

Environmental Assessment • Minor pollution sources: pet waste • Positive Aspects Quiet dead end street with good relationships among neighbors Lots of older trees Well maintained landscapes Interest in use/health of Rhode River Everyone recycles

Environmental Assessment Rain. Scaping Techniques Rain barrels with adjacent conservation landscapes Wet location plantings in swales

The larger community – Triton Beach Park • Install a proper Buffer

Community Vision To have more residents implement BMPs that improve water quality, and increase wildlife habitat for all to enjoy.