The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Fisheries conducts an annual survey of Brown Trout in the Big Gunpowder Falls. Over a period of two days, three sections of the river are surveyed to help gain a better understanding of the trout populations and trends over time. To do so requires a team of staff …
The Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship for the Gunpowder River 2026: Criteria and Application Guidelines The Award The Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship is a gift that was established in 2018 by Terry Newendorp, an avid fisherman and generous conservationist who foresaw that “protection of the Gunpowder River had to come from future generations.” The award’s purpose is …
Joe Ottomano is a Maryland Corps program member with the Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI). He will be completing his 9-month program with the Gunpowder Riverkeeper as an Outreach Specialist at the Sparks Bank Nature Center. Joe’s experience is as a public educator in Baltimore County but his passion is for environmental protection …
Brady Bayne just graduated from Shepherd University in West Virginia with a B.S in Environmental Science concentrated in aquatic sciences. During his time at Shepherd Brady conducted research on bacterial contamination of streams in Jefferson County West Virginia. It was here where Brady cultivated his passion for local waterways and the need for their preservation. …
Sophie is a Maryland native studying Environmental Science at Skidmore College. She is especially interested in land conservation, water protection, and environmental education. At Skidmore, she has contributed to research on invasive species management, nitrogen fertilizer application, and sustainable technologies like solar ovens. This summer, Sophie is supporting Gunpowder Riverkeeper by working at the Sparks …