BALTIMORE. MD (July 24, 2014) – Please join Mayor Stephanie-Rawlings Blake and Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., at Liberty Reservoir Day, this Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Dam, Liberty Dam Rd., 21104. The event will celebrate and educate attendees about Liberty Dam and Reservoir, one of Baltimore's three raw drinking-water reservoirs. Live entertainment, face-painting, emergency vehicle displays and a food truck will be on site. Attendees will receive American flags to celebrate both our “liberty” and “Liberty”, as well as a historic photograph of the building of Liberty Dam, suitable for framing. 

Attendees of all ages can visit the Dam’s observation deck which will be open only for this special day. Learn about Baltimore's drinking water system, resource issues and conservation efforts. Rescued native wildlife will be on display along with experts who will tell you all about them. Children will be able to climb aboard the big trucks and pretend to be the drivers.
 
The event will also recognize the people and, yes, animals, who protect the reservoirs and reservoir visitors. Attendees will see demonstrations from the Chesapeake Search Dogs, fire companies, local police officials and environmental organizations.
 
Participants include:
Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Baltimore Environment Police (DPW)
Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Carroll County Department of Land Use, Planning, and Development
Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
Gamber & Community Fire Company
Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company
Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department
Chesapeake Search Dogs
Patapsco Heritage Greenway
Scales and Tales (MD – DNR)
Diana Mills Scott, author of "Forgotten Corner: A History of Oakland Mill"  
 
 “This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about all that goes into providing the best drinking water possible to our metropolitan region,” says DPW Director Chow. “This is also a fun event, especially for kids.”
 
The event and parking are free. 

The location is ADA-compliant. Persons planning to attend who need auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations should call Dwight Daughton at 410-396-1161 or email at publicworks@baltimorecity.gov to confirm your accommodation.
 
For more information about Liberty Reservoir Day call 410-545-6541.