Earlier this month we published our Spring Newsletter. You can read it in its original format here, or you can read a updated version below [Text in brackets is new]. Since our last newsletter, we have won an award! Thanks to Chesapeake Bay Trust, we received a grant to host the Maryland Climate Corps ‘All …
The Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship for the Gunpowder River 2025 Criteria and Application Guidelines What the award is: The Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship is a gift that was established by Terry Newendorp, an avid fisherman and conservationist who with generosity and foresight knew that “protection of the Gunpowder River had to come from future generations.” Founded in …
Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® acknowledges that we protect land, water, sensitive species, and communities in the traditional territory of many nations including the Algonquin speaking Susquehannock, and Delaware peoples. First and foremost, we wish all of you and your family members continued good health and peace. Thank you for supporting our efforts! Clean water is everyone’s right …
Tage Sylvan is a Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Member who will be working with Gunpowder Riverkeeper until June 24th, 2025. Tage was a student in Community College of Baltimore County’s Sustainable Horticulture program, where he learned about storm water management, soil science, and herbaceous plant materials. He has also worked with Hillen Homestead, a small …
Meet Zakoi Brown, an aspirational high school graduate who advocates for the environment through their talents. Zakoi is an artist and Maryland Climate Corps Fellow and works with Gunpowder Riverkeeper at the Sparks Nature Center and in the field to protect and preserve waterways. They are ensuring that future generations can enjoy clean and healthy …