Cole’s Creek Dredging Update
Protect Cole Creek
Project Status
The effort to restore navigable access to Cole Creek is moving forward. Current project milestones include:
✓ Engineering Evaluation — Complete
✓ Community Fundraising — Underway
✓ Permit Process — In Progress
○ Hydraulic Dredging
○ Restored Navigable Access
Protecting Access. Preserving Our Community.
Cole Creek is more than a waterway. It is an important part of life in Hollywood Shores—providing access to the Patuxent River for boating, fishing and crabbing while contributing to the character and value of our waterfront community.
Today, that access is at risk.
For more than 30 years, sand and sediment have accumulated at the entrance to Cole Creek, significantly restricting navigable access between the creek and the Patuxent River. Without action, continued accumulation could eventually make the entrance impassable, preventing residents from safely accessing the river from our community dock and private properties.
Neighbors Protecting Cole Creek (NPCC) is a community-led initiative working to preserve and restore this important access for current and future Hollywood Shores residents.
Why This Matters
Maintaining navigable access to Cole Creek benefits the entire Hollywood Shores community.
- Protects our waterfront access and resources.
- Supports boating, fishing, kayaking and recreation.
- Helps protect Hollywood Shores property values.
- Preserves a shared natural asset for current and future generations.
Even neighbors who do not regularly use the creek benefit from preserving one of our community’s most valuable natural and recreational resources.
Why Action Is Needed Now
Why Action Is Needed
Over time, sand and sediment have gradually accumulated at the entrance to Cole Creek, restricting navigable access between the creek and the Patuxent River.
Periodic hydraulic dredging is necessary to keep the channel open and navigable. This is a maintenance project—not a permanent fix—and continued community support will be important to preserving access to Cole Creek now and in the future.
Your Donation at Work
Every contribution helps move the Cole Creek restoration project forward.
Donations will help support the current hydraulic dredging project and the work necessary to restore navigable access to the creek.
Whether you live directly on Cole Creek or elsewhere in Hollywood Shores, your support helps protect an important community resource and preserve what makes our neighborhood special.
Join Your Neighbors
Every contribution matters, and NPCC recognizes supporters at the following levels:
Creek Neighbor — Up to $249
Every contribution helps.
Creek Guardian — $250–$499
Helping protect Cole Creek.
Creek Champion — $500–$999
Supporting restoration efforts.
Creek Patron — $1,000–$1,499
Providing leadership for our community.
Creek Benefactor — $1,500+
Helping preserve access to Cole Creek.
How to Donate
Donate by Check
Make checks payable to:
Neighbors Protecting Cole Creek
Mail or drop off at:
26460 Peninsular Drive
Hollywood, MD 20636
Donate by Zelle
Zelle Tag: NPCC20636
Stay Connected
Questions about the project or want to stay informed about our progress?
Email: NPCC20636@gmail.com
You can also search Facebook for Neighbors Protecting Cole Creek for project news and community updates.
A Community-Led Effort
The future of Cole Creek depends on neighbors working together. By supporting this effort, you’re helping preserve reliable access, protect our community and ensure that Cole Creek remains an important part of Hollywood Shores for years to come.
Protect Access. Protect Property Values. Protect Cole Creek.
About Neighbors Protecting Cole Creek
Neighbors Protecting Cole Creek (NPCC) is a separate, volunteer, project-specific organization formed to support the Cole Creek dredging project.
NPCC is not a committee, subcommittee, agent or financial arm of any other organization.
Contributions are voluntary and are not tax-deductible. Please consult your tax professional regarding the tax treatment of your contribution.
This helps distinguish NPCC from the Hollywood Shores Civic Association, which I think is important on a neighborhood website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are contributions tax-deductible?
No. Contributions are voluntary and are not tax-deductible.
How can I donate?
Contributions may be made by check or Zelle.
Where does the money go?
100% of NPCC contributions support the Cole Creek dredging project and related project expenses approved for this effort.
Is dredging a permanent solution?
No. Sand and sediment naturally accumulate over time, so periodic hydraulic dredging is necessary to maintain navigable access.
