Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Welcomes 2024 Skidmore College Intern

Colson Warren, a rising junior at Skidmore College, is joining Gunpowder Riverkeeper for the summer of 2024.

Majoring in Environmental Science, Colson has a particular interest in watershed management within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Colson is excited to bring his background in watershed management, education, community outreach, and graphic design to aid in the conservation and restoration of the Gunpowder River Watershed. He has worked on building rain gardens with Howard Ecoworks and has been involved in education and outreach around sustainability initiatives on Skidmore College’s campus. The Environmental Sciences department at Skidmore College is sponsoring Colson for his time spent at Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® through their Summer Experience Fund.

Owl Prowl at Sparks Nature Center

Please join us on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. for an evening owl prowl! Participants will learn interesting facts about Maryland’s owls, take a walk on the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail, and hear them too! We will have a campfire presentation, then take a 30 minute night hike to call in …

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Please Support a Stronger Sediment and Erosion Control Bill in Harford County

Please attend a hearing at the Harford County Council Chambers at 212 S. Bond Street, Bel Air, MD 21014 this Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. and consider supporting Bill 24-011, as introduced by District A Councilman, Dion Guthrie: https://hcgweb01.harfordcountymd.gov/Legislation/Bill/BillDetail/24-011 Public support is needed to make sure that impacts the community has witnessed downstream of …

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Action Alert:Please Sign the Petition in Support of the Clean Water Justice Act

CLEAN WATER JUSTICE ACT Sponsors: Sen. Malcolm Augustine & Del. Sara Love SB653/HB1101 Why we need the Bill. The Clean Water Justice Act allows communities harmed by illegal water pollution to enforce the law. This access to the courts to enforce the law and protect communities from pollution was at the heart of the federal …

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2023 Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Year End Review and Appeal

Join us in celebrating #GivingTuesday! Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect water quality in the Gunpowder, Little Gunpowder, Bush, Bird and Middle Rivers! Our year end letter and appeal celebrates what your support has helped us accomplish this year. Please give it a read! In 2024, we need your financial support to maintain …

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