Did you know that about 70% of pollution in our waterways comes from stormwater runoff? Native plants can slow that runoff to a crawl or stop it altogether. And a good planting also supports our all-important pollinators at the same time. Take the Native Plant & Pollinator pledge to protect our water with native plants. …
Did you know that over application of lawn fertilizer can lead to serious water quality issues in our local rivers and streams? It takes just one (1) pound of phosphorus and seven (7) pounds of nitrogen entering a waterway to produce 500 pounds of algae. As we enter the winter months it is a good …
Emily Chase, a third-year student at Skidmore College, has joined Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® as a summer intern. Having grown up in the suburbs of Minnesota, the state of 10,000 lakes, Emily appreciates the value of clean water and the importance of conserving the integrity of our aquatic environments. She is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Environmental …
For Immediate Release June 8, 2020 Media Contacts: Theaux Le Gardeur, Gunpowder Riverkeeper, 410-967-3526, gunpowderriverkeeper@gmail.comRobin Broder, Waterkeepers Chesapeake, 703-786-8172, robin@waterkeeperschesapeake.org Gunpowder Riverkeeper Launches Campaign to Reduce Polluted Stormwater Runoff Campaign will drive citizen action in Harford County to improve local water quality through online pledges (Monkton, MD) – Gunpowder Riverkeeper has launched the Clear Choices Clean Water campaign …
Maryland Public TV’s Outdoors Maryland special episode “Blue Ribbon River” explores the history, rich beauty and natural diversity of the Gunpowder River watershed. The Gunpowder River presents boundless recreational opportunities, is drinking water for 1.5 million in the Metro Area and is worthy of your support and protection. Please consider supporting our work to protect and …