Wednesday, May 6th
5:00-7:30 PM
Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET)
701 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Join Blue Water Baltimore and partners to discuss 15 years of water quality data from across the Baltimore Harbor watershed, and explore the solutions that will help get us to a swimmable, fishable future.
Continue the conversation at a reception featuring Mera Kitchen Collective, local beer, and wine!
PROGRAM
Plenary: How’s the water?
Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Alice Volpitta presents a retrospective view of 15 years of monitoring data in the Baltimore Harbor Watershed, and answers some of the common but complex questions about trends, what’s improving, what’s not, and why.
Explore further in concurrent breakout sessions, with more partners to be announced:
Deep Data Dive
What can we learn about our future from looking at the past? Go further into the data and how analysis can help make predictions and guide solutions.
Green Solutions
We know that a greener City means healthier water (and people). What’s being done to increase the use of “green sponge” infrastructure? What are the barriers we can address to improve green stormwater infrastructure and reduce flooding?
with
Friends of the Jones Falls
&
Tree Baltimore
On The Water
With more and more people enjoying the Harbor with kayaks, sailboats, rowing sculls and fishing poles, what’s the conversation about water quality and safe recreation? Harbor leaders discuss what their constituents know, don’t know, and wonder about what’s in the water – and how we can help build excitement and access.
with
Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore,
Downtown Sailing Center
&
Canton Kayak Club
Reporters to the Rescue
Ever wondered what happens after pollution is reported? Follow a report from beginning to its successful end, including all the steps and players along the way.
with
Chesapeake Legal Alliance
Closing Reception
Keep the conversation going with colleagues, Blue Water Baltimore staff, new and old friends.
Enjoy complimentary small bites from Mera Kitchen Collective, local beers, and wine.
Event Partners
