2020 was a year like no other for water quality monitoring and advocacy in Baltimore, and we are proud of our accomplishments and flexibility during such a tumultuous time. We continued our water quality monitoring program despite the many challenges of COVID, utilizing our in-house rapid bacteria setup to continue processing bacteria samples. We hosted…
Changing local policy is one of our best tools for lasting change. We hope you’ll join us in advocating for these important pieces of statewide legislation! The 2021 General Assembly session will be conducted with COVID-19 precautions in place, which will include no in-person testimony or on-site lobbying, at least to start. The Senate and…
While you might not think 2020 was a year to celebrate, we have plenty to share about why it was an awesome year for our watershed. All month we’ll be celebrating our victories and impacts last year… thanks to you and the rest of our community! Donors Keep the Ship Sailing At the beginning of…
THE ISSUE: The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has proposed a series of changes to the municipal separated stormwater sewer system (MS4) permits that dictate how much stormwater pollution local jurisdictions can allow, and what they are required to do to offset it. Urban and suburban stormwater runoff is untreated – it kills fish,…
A special series to help you navigate the best ways to help right now | Part 1 “There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.” Khalil Gibran For me, giving is always joyful. It feels great to be part of work I care about without even having to put on…
A special series to help you navigate the best ways to help right now. April 15, 2020 was an unusual Tax Day for many of us; instead of filing and paying our taxes, we’re receiving money back from the government. By now, many direct deposits have been made, and paper checks are on the way…