Press release and other updates.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated definitions for what constitutes Waters of the United States (WOTUS) on November 17th, 2025. Updated language reduces the scope of federal jurisdiction over Clean Water Act permitting by defining terms like “relatively permanent,” “continuous surface connection,” and “tributary” to reduce protections for seasonal or intermittent waterways. From …
The Harford County Council met on Tuesday November 4th in part to discuss a resolution proposed by Councilwoman Nolanda Robert to oppose the updated permit for Days Cove Rubble Landfill which would double the amount of leachate the landfill could dispose of into the Gunpowder watershed. The resolution was passed unanimously, echoing the sentiment expressed …
Bill 25-015 was introduced before the Harford County Council on November 4th 2025 to obtain supplemental funding for the Foster Branch Capital Dredging Project for fiscal year 2026. In addition to the $125,000 in state funding grants, the county has secured $125,000 from the Appropriated Fund Balance (Recordation Tax) during the county council’s latest session. …
Thanks to The Bay Journal’s Tim Wheeler, WYPR’s John Lee, and Baltimore Sun’s Natalie Jones for their coverage of Baltimore County Council’s unanimous resolution to oppose the Days Cove Rubble Landfill’s discharge permit. All three outlets also referenced Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s comments on behalf of county residents. The Sun quotes her comment to …
John Lee covered the Baltimore County Council’s hearing to discuss the Days Cove Rubble Landfill’s wastewater discharge permit in his article Baltimore County Council pushes to block landfill toxic wastewater release. The council met to discuss a resolution opposing the permit filed by councilman David Marks and cosponsored by Council Chair Mike Ertel, Councilmen Todd …