Press Release: Health Advisory Warns the Back River is Unsafe for Recreational Contact
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Press Release: Health Advisory Warns the Back River is Unsafe for Recreational Contact

ByLeanna Powell

Baltimore, MD – Blue Water Baltimore (BWB), home of the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper, and Chesapeake Legal Alliance applaud the Maryland Department of the Environment and Department of Public Health for issuing an advisory today warning the public to avoid water contact in the Back River.   BWB has analyzed bacteria samples taken in coordination with the…

What Happened During MD’s Legislative Session?

What Happened During MD’s Legislative Session?

ByTaylor Smith-Hams

*Updated 5/31/22 to include information about vetoes Monday was “Sine Die” in Maryland, meaning that the General Assembly adjourned its legislative session for 2022. Several of our priority bills passed, along with many other environmental bills that we supported led by coalition partners and advocates across the state. YOU made these victories happen by writing…