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The fight for clean water happens on many fronts.

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From environmental advocacy to community organizing to DIY solutions, our blog serves as a rich resource to equip you with what you need to keep your local watershed clean.

We have over 50 years of collective wisdom and direct experience as leaders in the fight to keep the Baltimore Watershed clean. And although our core focus is issues in Baltimore and Maryland, this clean water blog can serve watershed residents across the USA.

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Our Recommendations for the Baltimore City Consent Decree
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Our Recommendations for the Baltimore City Consent Decree

Don’t Move the Goalposts on Sewage The Issue Baltimore City has released its Revised Phase II Plan of the Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree which includes a major extension of its deadline to 2046. This agreement was established in 2002 to get our City’s sewage spills and overflows under control for the benefit of our…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

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…

A Call for Smarter, Safer Waste Solutions in Baltimore
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A Call for Smarter, Safer Waste Solutions in Baltimore

Proposed Relocation of the Sisson Street Trash Transfer Station UPDATE: Thanks to the advocacy of our community and many others, Mayor Brandon Scott has announced that he is developing a Sisson Street Task Force comprised of City Council members, community associations, and government representatives to evaluate all options related to the relocation of the Sisson…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Sabine Feldman

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…

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Notes From the Field | Outreach | Programs | Water Quality

Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Internship: Spotlight on Mikayla Bryant

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…

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