General August 30, 2022

Our Water, Our Future

If you've found your way to this blog post, chances are you care about the Chesapeake Bay. Beyond that, you're probably concerned about its health. At the Department of Public Works, we're working diligently to preserve the Bay and restore its quality and we want to share our plans with you. To meet water quality goals, we’ve launched more...

General April 20, 2020

How our Public Works… well, works!

When you hear “public works,” you may not fully know what it refers to. We know it’s a tricky concept that is often associated with roadway and construction projects. While that is a part of what we do, there is so much more to the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW). Just like an onion, DPW has several layers that make more...