In July 2025, Blue Water Baltimore hosted our first-ever cohort of Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper interns for a two-week intensive “bootcamp” style immersive learning experience. The opportunity was generously funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Department of the Environment under the Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program. Hear how the internship helped shape…
Proposed Relocation of the Sisson Street Trash Transfer Station UPDATE: Thanks to the advocacy of our community and many others, Mayor Brandon Scott developed a task force to study the proposal and make recommendations, including the possibility of entirely closing the facility and directing residents to the two remaining transfer stations. Blue Water Baltimore submitted…
In July 2025, Blue Water Baltimore hosted our first-ever cohort of Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper interns for a two-week intensive “bootcamp” style immersive learning experience. The opportunity was generously funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Department of the Environment under the Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program. Hear how the internship helped shape…
In July 2025, Blue Water Baltimore hosted our first-ever cohort of Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper interns for a two-week intensive “bootcamp” style immersive learning experience. The opportunity was generously funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Department of the Environment under the Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program. Hear how the internship helped shape…
This summer we debuted our first-ever Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Bootcamp internship. For two weeks (July 7th – July 18th), we led a cohort of ten interns through an experiential learning process delivered through a Waterkeeper lens. Our bootcamp equipped them with the skills to become the next generation of environmental stewards. They tested water, learned…
This spring, Blue Water Baltimore partnered with our friends at The St. Paul’s School to engage 55 third graders in stream discovery and learning about the Urban Water Cycle at their campus in Timonium. Our team of engagement specialists devised a full day of experiential learning for the students, which started out with a “toilet…
On April 7th, the Maryland General Assembly concluded its 2025 legislative session. Once again Blue Water Baltimore brought the Patapsco and Back River watersheds to Annapolis, ensuring our waterways and their communities were heard by decision-makers loud and clear. From landmark victories that will shape our communities for years to come, to missed opportunities that…
Although it still feels ‘wintery”, in my walks around my neighborhood and while de-winterizing the Nursery, I have seen obvious signs of spring. . . bulbs beginning to push,the tree buds beginning to swell, a plethora of birds feeding on winter fruits as theymake their way northwards. I, for one, need these signs to at…
A clean and thriving Baltimore starts with people like you. Thanks to your incredible support, this year has seen progress for Baltimore’s waterways. Together, we’ve: Engaged over 250 youth and adults through programming, including our It’s Alive! aquatic bug hunt, What’s in Your Water community science program, Outfall Screening Blitzes, and trash-clean-ups.Sampled our routine monitoring…
We’re proud to highlight the impactful work of Blue Water Baltimore in safeguarding our waterways! As a key advocate in the fight against sewage overflows, we’ve been actively involved in the Modified Consent Decree to enhance the operation and maintenance of Baltimore’s sanitary sewer system. Here are some vital improvements we’re pushing for to protect…
