PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of human-made (synthetic) compounds. They’re an emerging contaminant with minimal state and federal regulation. They are also bioaccumulates, meaning the chemical accumulates gradually over time in organisms, particularly fish. In October 2021, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) issued its first fish consumption advisory based …
Gunpowder Riverkeeper greatly appreciates the time and attention Nick Spigler, Dynasty Strickland and Tristan McGregor provided this week! These three Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship recipients helped us with containment of invasive species, E.Coli sampling, and PFAS sampling. Another big thanks to Betsy and Bob for showing us around the Bird and allowing us access to …
Thanks to Bill Temmink for providing us with this narrative. Every day, several NASA satellites circle the globe from the North to the South Pole. As the earth turns, these satellite routes will cross over the entire planet, one swath at a time. Some of these satellites take pictures of the ever-changing waters of the …
Gunpowder Riverkeeper sincerely congratulates the four recipients of the Terry Newendorp Scholarship Award! The scholarship awardees included Richard “Nick” Spigler, Dynasty Strickland, Anthony Miller and Tristan McGregor. Nick Spigler attended North Harford High School, and he is planning on studying environmental science throughout his undergraduate career. He is a dedicated advocate for …
This award is a gift established by Terry Newendorp, an avid fisherman and conservationist who with generosity and foresight knew that “protection of the Gunpowder would come from future generations.” It aims to assist college-bound high school seniors who plan to use their talents and expertise in the service of environmental protection. To find out …