Press release and other updates.
More coverage on the Days Cove Landfill permit approval and public input process came from Timothy Wheeler today in his article, cheekily called Rubble Trouble, detailing the continued battle between the landfill and the public seeking to protect the local ecosystem. Wheeler quotes from the joint statement from the Republican Delegates, “Approving this application will …
Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER wants to sincerely thank Alexandra Marek of Capital News Service for their coverage of the ongoing debate of the Days Cove Rubble Landfill Discharge Permit that would increase the daily limit of leachate that can be dumped by up to 25,000 gallons per day. Marek provides an overview of the concerns stated by …
It has been an exciting few weeks for those following along with the process of Days Cove Rubble Landfill’s reapplication for their wastewater discharge permit. Pre and post-hearing coverage was provided by the Baltimore Banner. Here Theaux Le Gardeur of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER did an interview with the banner and is on record saying, “My sense …
We have received notice that Days Cove Rubble Landfill is applying for a new discharge permit through MD Department of the Environment (MDE). Below is the public notice from MDE. Please note: On July 22, 2025, we requested a hearing for this application. Tentatively, that hearing will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 5-8 …
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 …