Press release and other updates.
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 …
Youth Climate Institute (YCI) Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER is proud to be partnered with the Youth Climate Institute to be a chapter leader for the upcoming school year! What is YCI? The Youth Climate Institute is a certification for High Schools Students. YCI educates and certifies the next generation of leaders on climate science, environmental justice, and …
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 …
Steve started his college education and career as a microbiologist, earning a BS degree in Microbiology from the University of Maryland and working at NIH and Johns Hopkins. Steve finished his career in science, developing rapid diagnostic tests for various infectious diseases at Becton Dickinson. Steve went on to earn a second degree at U …
On October 2nd 2025 Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® staff and volunteers met at the Hammerman beach house to take part in training provided by the state of Maryland Department of Natural Resource’s (MDNR) Brooke Landry, Kaitlin Scowen, and Erika Koontz on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV). Their organization Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers has been tracking the population of …