Reprinted with the permission of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) In 1959 Bethlehem Steel’s Sparrows Point facility, located on the Patapsco River near the mouth of Baltimore Harbor, was the biggest steelmaking facility in the world. With close… →
Blue Water Baltimore has accomplished a lot in the last eight years. Under the leadership of Jenn Aiosa as a board member and then Executive Director, we helped Baltimore City make huge strides in responding to sewage overflows and backups,… →
Right tree, right place. Congratulations, you decided to plant a new tree! Depending on the species, trees can live for a few decades and up to a few centuries. So choose wisely! Before you dig, do research on native trees… →
Take home your own free tree! Blue Water Baltimore is partnering with the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, NeighborSpace, the Ridgely Manor Community Association and the Green Towson Alliance to offer residents a variety of native tree… →
There was even more pressure on this year’s already-tight Maryland General Assembly Session, due to the pandemic-related cancelation of much of last year’s. Despite the time crunch, the MDGA made some strides toward a healthier, more protected environment. You can… →
Download this press release New Mayor Hears Residents’ and Advocates’ Call for Improved Sewage Backup Support Today, Mayor Brandon Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works announced the launch of a new Sewage Onsite Support (SOS) Cleanup Program.… →
from our Executive Director, Jenn Aiosa This winter, I had the honor of serving on Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s Transition Committee on Environment and Sustainability. This committee was comprised of leaders from across Baltimore working on issues related to solid waste reduction, climate change mitigation,… →
Happy Black History Month! There is a lot to celebrate this month, and as an environmental organization, we would like to highlight Black Americans’ long and continued history in the push for environmental equity. The Roots of Environmental Justice … →