In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed a piece of legislation transforming Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a day of citizen action and volunteering. To honor King and his relentless pursuit of justice and serving others, the South River Federation (SRF) proudly worked Monday to clean up the headwaters of Broad Creek along Harry S. Truman Parkway in Annapolis.  “Twenty volunteers came together on a chilly but beautiful winter day,” said SRF volunteer coordinator Jennifer Carr. “Volunteers spent two hours picking up whatever trash they could find along the length of the parkway from Riva Road …

By Jennifer Carr When Glenn and Jane Amsbaugh moved from York, PA, back to Jane’s hometown along the South River, there was one thing they knew they wanted to continue: gardening. Glenn Amsbaugh knew he would have some work ahead of him since the South River does not have the rich fertile soils like York. With a low-lying property along the South River, he had to battle higher salinity levels and poorer soil. Having composted for over 15 years, the Amsbaughs knew this eco-friendly practice would help to improve the soil quality in the garden. Every year, they get nearly five wheelbarrels full…