Of the 134 public comments submitted to the Maryland Board of Public Works website through the public comment form for their meeting May 6th, 2026, all but two oppose the Days Cove Rubble Landfill Lease Renewal. One comment is about an unrelated agenda item, and the lone SUPPORT commenter appears to have clicked “support” unintentionally, …
Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® is continuing our advocacy to oppose the lease renewal for the Days Cove Rubble Landfill. To support our effort in protecting parkland, the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, water quality, sensitive species, and community interests, it is time once again to submit public comments before the upcoming Board of Public Works meeting. Use this …
Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® is proud to sponsor the second Flotilla for the Gunpowder with Mad About Mud. Register for the event here and follow along on social media here for updates.
This just in from the EPA: The meeting will be held on March 24th, 2026 at the Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, MD from 6-7 pm. There will also be an option to join virtually. From Catherine Chong, Assistant Regional Counsel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3: In accordance with …
Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER®’s Theaux Le Gardeur submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during the comment period on the Proposed Rule: “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations” which would affect Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. This section allows states such as Maryland to uphold stricter water quality standards than federal regulations. From the …