March Advocacy Updates
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March Advocacy Updates

We’ve been busy tracking local and state legislation since our last Advocacy Update!  On March 16th, Baltimore’s City Council held a hearing on a bill to require City government operations become net zero. This was the final hearing on Councilman Mark Conway’s climate package. Now we need to tell the City Council to pass the…

We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Dave Barrett

We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Dave Barrett

Clean Water, Strong Communities! It takes a community of people to grow a community of trees. As spring arrives, Blue Water Baltimore celebrates the strong communities that work hard to clean our waterways. Check out the following spotlights to learn about some of our most dedicated partners and volunteers. Dave Barrett Dave has volunteered countless…

We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Caleb DeMario

We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Caleb DeMario

Clean Water, Strong Communities! It takes a community of people to grow a community of trees. As another wonderful tree planting season draws to a close, Blue Water Baltimore celebrates the strong communities that work hard to clean our waterways. Check out the following spotlights to learn about some of our most dedicated partners and…

Flowers in Concrete: How Rain Gardens Benefit Baltimore’s Waterways
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Flowers in Concrete: How Rain Gardens Benefit Baltimore’s Waterways

Nature is constantly being shaped and molded by human activity to fit society’s needs. Our landscapes have been largely modified by urbanization, without much consideration for the natural world surrounding us. For an industrial city like Baltimore, urbanization has degraded the health of our streams.  Most of this urbanization means more concrete and paved surfaces….

We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Kathryn George
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We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Kathryn George

Clean Water, Strong Communities! It takes a community of people to grow a community of trees. As another wonderful tree planting season draws to a close, Blue Water Baltimore celebrates the strong communities that work hard to clean our waterways. Check out the following spotlights to learn about some of our most dedicated partners and…

February Advocacy Updates
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February Advocacy Updates

January was a big month for local climate advocacy. Mayor Scott announced a goal for Baltimore City to become carbon neutral by 2045, and there were City Council hearings on three bills in Councilman Mark Conway’s climate package. Maryland’s legislative session also kicked off on January 12th, during which state legislators will consider dozens of…

Our Water Warriors: The Duo Behind BWB’s Water Quality Program 

Our Water Warriors: The Duo Behind BWB’s Water Quality Program 

Winter or summer, rain or shine our science team is out on the water monitoring the quality of our waterways. Barbara Johnson is BWB’s Water Quality Manager & Cody Matteson is our Senior Coordinator for the Water Quality Program. Together they make the ultimate duo, traversing our streams and harbor to track the progress we’re…

There’s No Environmental Justice Without Racial Justice

There’s No Environmental Justice Without Racial Justice

As we celebrate Black History & Black Futures Month this February, the connections between environmental justice and racial justice are clearer than ever.  As a majority white organization working in a majority Black city, we at Blue Water Baltimore strive to uphold a commitment to equity and also recognize that we have a lot more…

We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Will Johns
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We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Will Johns

Clean Water, Strong Communities! It takes a community of people to grow a community of trees. As another wonderful tree planting season draws to a close, Blue Water Baltimore celebrates the strong communities that work hard to clean our waterways. Check out the following spotlights to learn about some of our most dedicated partners and…

We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Adam Jones
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We Love Our Volunteers! Spotlight: Adam Jones

Clean Water, Strong Communities! It takes a community of people to grow a community of trees. As another wonderful tree planting season draws to a close, Blue Water Baltimore celebrates the strong communities that work hard to clean our waterways. Check out the following spotlights to learn about some of our most dedicated partners and…