Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® is Honored to Announce Partnership with Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) for Monitoring Efforts

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 …

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What is the Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship Award?

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 …

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Gunpowder Riverkeeper Welcomes Emily Chase Back for Remote Internship

Emily Chase, a recent graduate from Skidmore College in Upstate New York, joined Gunpowder Riverkeeper as our intern last summer. She was fortunate to partake in a two-month internship with Gunpowder Riverkeeper thanks to funding provided by Skidmore’s Summer Experience Fund. While she is completing her sustainability capstone project at Skidmore, she is providing remote …

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The Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship for the Gunpowder River Now Accepting Applications for 2022

The Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship for the Gunpowder River 2022 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.” …

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2021 Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER Year End Review and Appeal

First and foremost we wish all of you and your family members continued good health and peace during these challenging times. Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect and restore the Gunpowder and Bush River watersheds! Clean water is everyone’s right and a shared resource that must be protected for all. Your support in …

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