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Beach Restoration Project(s) Update

Capers,

We hope you had a safe and healthy holiday week with family & friends.

We wanted to take a moment a give a brief update on our Beach Restoration efforts as we shift focus on sites for the next couple of weeks.

At Main Beach, or Site 1, we will be cleaning up as we have completed dredge activities of the Little Magothy Channel and first phase replenishment activities along Main Beach shoreline. You will see some clean up, grading and removal of the turbidity curtain over the next couple days.

At Lake Claire Beach, Site 2, will begin staging operations and begin installation of oyster reef balls/root wads tomorrow hopefully.

Work at Site 2 will also include the installation of the vinyl sheet batten board bulkhead along the east side the boating pier over the next two weeks or so.

Please keep in mind, both sites are considered active construction sites, remain out of any areas marked, fenced in and off any equipment.

If you are out in the water, please remain at least 300ft from any moored barges or working barges for safety and navigational purposes. Especially kayaks, canoes and paddle boarders who may be trying to get an up close look, we have had some close calls and need to heed safety first.

After the New Year, we will post an update to the next phase of Main Beach restoration activities scheduled to be completed in January. Information on the project can be found here: https://cscia.org/cape-st-claire/beach-restoration-project/

Any questions, you can reach us at parks@cscia.org

Thanks for your patience while we work to improve the local habitat & resiliency of our watershed in Magothy & Chesapeake Bay.

Chesapeake Bay Trust gives $298,868 to Cape St. Claire, among others

Cape St. Claire would love to thank Chesapeake Bay Trust and Anne Arundel County Watershed Protection and Restoration Program for our $298,868 grant to help rebuild our main beach. Announced today, this collective group awarded $1,117,528 in grants for 6 projects throughout Anne Arundel County.

We’d like to thank Lisa Schmidt, Cape St. Claire Improvement Association boardmember, for attending the announcement today, which was held at another awardee, Herrington Harbour’s location. CSCIA would also like to thank our partners, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Biohabitats for helping us get this grant.

For more information on what we’re proposing to do with the main beach and a timeline of events, please see our webpage here. Here’s a link to the announcement article on eyeonannapolis.net.

Playground Upgrades

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As a community, from time to time, we have to replace our existing equipment. For those that haven’t noticed, the playground at Deep Creek and the Main Beach are looking a little rough. They are aging and need to be replaced. We thought it would be a great idea to ask the community what they thought. Below are the two poll pages to vote on your favorite playground design. You can only vote once so make it count!

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The July/August Caper is now online!

2015, The Caper - 07 - July-Aug_Page_01Double issues of things always signify that they’re taking a little time off. Mary works hard, we think she’s allowed. The best part about this issue though is that it is in full color. Full color issues of The Caper are awesome. We think that you’ll agree with that sentiment.

As always, The Presidential message is spot on and discusses The July 4th parade and BBQ cook off. If you didn’t get a chance to find out who the winner was, now is your opportunity. A big heartfelt thanks is given to all of the volunteers who made our rainy day event a great one. As always, don’t forget to display your CSCIA stickers on your car. We don’t like to tow people and we’re sure you don’t like to be towed.

There are full color images from the Strawberry Festival, which as mentioned before, was an outstanding event. There are updates on the Cape St. Claire road improvement project which is really gaining momentum. The Board Committee reports from the past month really highlight the dedication of the Board on improving The Cape.

There are details on entering The Cape St. Claire Calendar Photo contest so be sure to grab your best photo and enter it! There’s a great update from the Cape Conservation Corps, Garden Club, and Goshen Farms. Also, there’s a Goshen Farm wine tasting benefit, sponsored by Bella’s Liquors, coming up. Details inside!

Cape Cleanup is coming on October 2nd and 3rd so mark your calendars! More details on how Anne Arundel County is helping to clean up our community are found in this issue.

Don’t forget, the quarterly meeting is coming up. July 28th, 7:30 in the clubhouse! We hope to see you there.

Have a great rest of the summer. See you around the Cape!

View this month’s issue here.

Cape St. Claire Road Widening and Water Main Installation

CSC_Roadwork_Update_12-01-2014_Page_1UPDATE December 1st – The construction work has encountered additional unforeseen underground utilities that require redesign of some work elements. The project will be put on hold over the winter, as repaving after the waterline installation will not be realistic. Work is to resume in full force once the weather breaks in the Spring.

Anne Arundel County will widen CSC road between Woodland Circle and Hilltop Drive. The project is to begin in late March. Here’s what’s included in this project:

  • The addition of shoulders, curb and gutter, and storm drainage.
  • A 5-foot wide sidewalk will be added on the eastern side of Cape Saint Claire Road.
  • An 8-foot wide hiker-biker trail will be added on the west side.
  • The hiker-biker trail will connect with the Cross-County Connector Trail to the south.
  • The traffic signal at the fire station will be upgraded.
  • Provisions for a future signal will be provided at the intersection of Cape Saint Claire Road and Hilltop Road. The signal is not included in this project.

Download the pdf for more information.

Update (December 1, 2014)

Update (July 3, 2014)

County Docs Outlining Project

Power Point Presentation

Cape St. Claire Road Widening and Water Main Installation – UPDATE July 3rd

UPDATE July 3rd – Due to an issue with one of the environmental permits, the work has been delayed by approximately 10 weeks. The permitting issue has been resolved and the Contractor is scheduled to begin on July 14th.


Anne Arundel County will widen CSC road between Woodland Circle and Hilltop Drive. The project is to begin in late March. Included are the addition of shoulders, curb and gutter, and storm drainage. A 5-foot wide sidewalk will be added on the eastern side of Cape Saint Claire Road and an 8-foot wide hiker-biker trail will be added on the west side. The hiker-biker trail will connect with the Cross-County Connector Trail to the south. The traffic signal at the fire station will be upgraded, and provisions for a future signal will be provided at the intersection of Cape Saint Claire Road and Hilltop Road. The signal is not included in this project.

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Cape St. Claire Road Widening and Water Main Installation

Full Description:

Anne Arundel County will widen CSC road between Woodland Circle and Hilltop Drive. The project is to begin in late March. Included are the addition of shoulders, curb and gutter, and storm drainage. A 5-foot wide sidewalk will be added on the eastern side of Cape Saint Claire Road and an 8-foot wide hiker-biker trail will be added on the west side. The hiker-biker trail will connect with the Cross-County Connector Trail to the south. The traffic signal at the fire station will be upgraded, and provisions for a future signal will be provided at the intersection of Cape Saint Claire Road and Hilltop Road. The signal is not included in this project. Download the pdf for more information.

Expiration Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Date Added:
Wednesday, March 12, 2014