Local Feathered Friends of the Sparks Area

Maryland boasts a diverse array of bird species, thanks to its varied habitats, including wetlands, forests, and coastal areas. Notable birds in Maryland include the state bird, the Baltimore Oriole, as well as the American Black Duck, the Red-tailed Hawk, and various migratory species that pass through during the spring and fall. Birdwatching in Maryland …

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Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Welcomes Aidan Darling from Skidmore College

Aidan Darling, a rising Junior at Skidmore College, is joining Gunpowder Riverkeeper in summer 2025. At Skidmore, Aidan has studied Environmental Science, and he is particularly interested in environmental engineering as a sustainable solution to environmental problems. Coming from a liberal arts background, with interests in Spanish and art, Aidan brings an interdisciplinary approach to …

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2025 Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Spring Newsletter

Earlier this month we published our Spring Newsletter. You can read it in its original format here, or you can read a updated version below [Text in brackets is new]. Since our last newsletter, we have won an award! Thanks to Chesapeake Bay Trust, we received a grant to host the Maryland Climate Corps ‘All …

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Please Support Upcoming Baltimore County Land Use Bills

We recently opposed a special exception zoning change #2025-001-X from RC-5 (Rural Residential) to a solar farm, as the change stands to replace 15 acres of forested land home to a vernal pool and a stream. Impacts from the proposed project could carry excess sediment and warm water into the Little Gunpowder Falls. Supporting Bill 18-25 …

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