a manhole cover that has a crab on it
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Court Ruling Leaves Maryland Communities Without Stronger Industrial Stormwater Protections

A recent court decision has upheld Maryland’s statewide industrial stormwater permit—a permit that Blue Water Baltimore and our environmental partners have argued does not do enough to protect communities and waterways from toxic pollution. Earlier this month, the Circuit Court for Baltimore County upheld the Maryland Department of the Environment’s 20-SW General Permit for Stormwater…

Pistachio Tides: What we know (and what we’re learning)
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Pistachio Tides: What we know (and what we’re learning)

While we’re getting used to seeing pistachio tides in the fall, this summer we experienced a big one in July. We’re seeing them more and more frequently in the Harbor, and they’re not a straightforward phenomenon, so we wanted to offer some background based on what we know right now. Our collective understanding is evolving,…

two girls on a boat with a crab in their hands
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Tiwalade Taylor

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…

two people in a canoe on a lake
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Jen Plaskowitz

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…

a couple of people standing on a boat
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Meredith Nishiura

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…

a woman standing in a river giving a thumbs up
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Haley Nickel

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…

a man sitting in a blue kayak on the water
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Thomas Kodua

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…

a group of people standing in a field of plants
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Raisa Haq

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…

a group of people standing on a boat
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Jenny Ha

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…

two people in a canoe on the water
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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Lloyce Frimpong

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…