Advocacy

Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER Among Environmental Organizations to File Lawsuits Against Flawed Maryland Industrial Stormwater Permit

Press Release Originally Published by Chesapeake Legal Alliance on December 19th, 2022 For Immediate Release December 19th 2022  For Information Contact:  A.J. Metcalf – Chesapeake Bay Foundation – ametcalf@cbf.org; 443-482-2023 Patrick DeArmey – Chesapeake Legal Alliance – patrick@chesapeakelegal.org; 410-216-9941 Tom Pelton – Environmental Integrity Project – tpelton@environmentalintegrity.org; 443-510-2573  Environmental Organizations File Lawsuits Against Flawed Maryland …

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2022 Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER Year End Review and Appeal

Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® acknowledges that we protect land, water, sensitive species, and communities in the traditional territory of many nations including the Algonquin, the Susquehannock and the Delaware peoples. First and foremost, we wish all of you and your family members continued good health and peace during these challenging times. Thank you for supporting our efforts! …

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Abingdon Woods Clearing Ensues

Despite two appeals pending before the Courts, clearing at Abingdon ensues on July 5th. The press release is below: Abingdon, MD – Yesterday, BTC III I-95 Logistics Center LLC began clearing trees and soil in Abingdon Woods, a forest with acres of wetlands and streams flowing to Otter Point Creek and the last stand of …

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Notice of Mountain Christian Church Discharge Application Received

This just in from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). We have requested the permit application and an informational meeting to discuss the application and permitting process that would allow discharges of 2,400 gallons per day of treated domestic wastewater from the Mountain Christian Church Wastewater Treatment Plant into groundwater via absorption trenches. We …

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Notice of Hampstead Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Application Received

This just in from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). We have requested the permit application and an informational meeting to discuss the application and permitting process that would allow discharges totaling up to 900,000 gallons per day from Hampstead WWTP into Piney Run, a tributary of Loch Raven Reservoir, and an unnamed tributary …

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