When people think about things that pollute Baltimore’s streams and rivers, chances are they think about sewage, trash, and legacy toxins. Drinking water? Not so much. It’s hard to think of drinking water as a pollutant. After all, it is… →
Eight attempts at a Baltimore plastic bag ban have come and gone since 2006. Today, nine times proved to be the charm. This morning, Mayor Jack Young signed the Comprehensive Bag Reduction Bill into law. The signing drew dozens of… →
I was grateful to see front page coverage of a critical and growing issue in Baltimore — how we effectively deal with urban stormwater (“As Maryland pours millions of dollars into its ailing streams, research shows some projects don’t help… →
This November, myself and John Marra of Blue Water Baltimore’s Ecoliteracy Team spent an evening in doing the mash…the F.O.G. monster mash! What does that mean exactly? We gave a great hands-on presentation on fats, oils, and grease at Mama… →
Planting trees is a terrific activity for helping the environment and beautifying our neighborhoods. Fall can be a great time for planting trees, as Dumbarton Middle School (DMS) recently learned. In October 2019, Dumbarton partnered with Blue Water Baltimore to plant… →
Blue Water Baltimore is pleased to announce that our lead water quality scientist Alice Volpitta has been appointed as our new Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper! A Maryland native and resident of Baltimore City, Volpitta has served as Blue Water Baltimore’s lead… →
‘It’s not easy being green’ in Baltimore, but a new report released today by Blue Water Baltimore shows that it could be. The report outlines current hurdles to creating green stormwater infrastructure – including green roofs and rain gardens – in… →
Our 2018 Annual Report is now available! Our 2018 annual report includes highlights, staff spotlights, budget details, and more. We hope you enjoy reading about what we accomplished over this busy and exciting year. Click the button below to explore… →