Caroline County

Environmental Services

Literature & Brochures

Caroline County uses the Roam Secure Alert Network to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. The Network can also send warning notifications about heavy, potentially damaging rain or storm events as they relate to erosion and sediment control. Sign up for Caroline Alert and subscribe to the Responsible Land Disturbers group.

Caroline Alert

Do you live in one of Caroline County’s lake communities? Do have questions about the Chesapeake Bay Act and how it impacts waterfront living? Find answers to the most common questions in this brochure. Other Chesapeake Bay Brochures.

Homeowner’s Guide to Waterfront Living

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has produced this very informative booklet on Native Plants. Includes descriptions and photos of native species.

Here you will find DCR’s list of Native species - from grasses to trees.

Interested in building a Rain Garden? Review this Technical Guide by Virginia Department of Forestry.

Information  about Native plants, water loving shrubs/trees, and more!!

Vegetated Buffer Bulletin

 

Caroline County has adopted the Bennett Mulch Berm as an acceptable alternative to silt fence.

 

Landscaping for Water Quality (Coming Soon)

 

More Information!