Forest to Faucet: Sparks Nature Center Tuesday Nov. 28th 6PM Gunpowder Riverkeeper

Forest to Faucet: Gunpowder Riverkeeper Year in Review for 2023 Talk Description: Please join us at the Sparks Bank Nature Center on Tuesday, November 28th from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. for a year end review of Gunpowder Riverkeeper’s outreach, education, advocacy, and litigation-based work. Theaux Le Gardeur will discuss the great support we received from …

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Take Action by Writing a Letter to MDE asking for a Stronger Industrial Stormwater Permit

Gunpowder Riverkeeper and others challenged the Department’s Final Determination on the statewide 20SW Industrial Stormwater permit that regulates stormwater from industrial facilities. In accordance with an order from the Circuit Court, the Department has agreed to a limited remand to accept comments on the following sections; No Exposure Certification – Part I.F. Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation …

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Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship for the Gunpowder River 2024 Application

The Terry Newendorp Environmental Scholarship for the Gunpowder River 2024 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.” Founded in …

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Forest to Faucet Speaker Series at Sparks Nature Center – October Speakers: Dan Sproles and Dylan Linnell

On Tuesday, October 24th, snorkelers Dan Sproles and Dylan Linnell presented in the Forest to Faucet Speaker Series, River Snorkeling: An “Eyes First” Journey Beneath the Surface at the Sparks Nature Center. They shared their experiences of snorkeling in rivers across Appalachia to a full house. Also, they displayed the gear that they use, showed …

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Forest to Faucet Speaker Series @ Sparks Nature Center-October Speakers: Dan Sproles and Dylan Linnell

Please join us Tuesday, October 24th from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Sparks Nature Center for the next Forest to Faucet Speaker Series with snorkelers Dan Sproles and Dylan Linnell for their presentation titled; River Snorkeling: An “Eyes First” Journey Beneath the Surface Seating is limited, so please RSVP to: gunpowderriverkeeper@gmail.com Description: Have …

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