Learn about water quality testing with the scientists of Blue Water Baltimore! An Outfall Screening Blitz consists of taking teams of volunteers into our local streams to sample water quality. The events take place 48 hours after a major rain event to ensure stormwater is not being sampled. Samples will be collected from streams being...
The rocks, roots, and riffles of our local Baltimore rivers are rife with benthic macroinvertebrate life, better known as water bugs! These tiny creatures are a big indicator of waterway health. Join Blue Water Baltimore staff to explore a local stream, search for and identify benthic macroinvertebrates, and learn about types of pollution that can...
A collaboration between Blue Water Baltimore and Friends of Herring Run Please note: this event is intended for residents of the Herring Run Watershed. We hope to add more community water sampling days soon! Do you have a favorite spot you like to recreate on the water? Learn how pollutants are entering your waterways and...
Come join us along the banks of the Jones Falls River as we mark the release of our Annual Report Card for the Baltimore watersheds, celebrate our collective efforts in restoring the quality of Baltimore’s waterways and introduce you to our Interim Executive Director, Board member Sydnee Wilson Ruff. Tickets are available to all at...
Learn about water quality testing with the scientists of Blue Water Baltimore! An Outfall Screening Blitz consists of taking teams of volunteers into our local streams to sample water quality. The events take place 48 hours after a major rain event to ensure stormwater is not being sampled. Samples will be collected from streams being...