Save the date for our highly anticipated State of the Rivers events — a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways.

Each year, between April—October, ShoreRivers’ professional Riverkeepers conduct weekly tidal sampling of sites from Cecilton to Cambridge, then test for multiple scientific water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, nutrient pollution, algae, and clarity. These indicators reveal the overall health of our waterways and our progress toward protecting and restoring our local rivers. ShoreRivers, statewide groups, and national agencies use this information to track trends, develop remediation strategies, advocate for stronger laws and enforcement, alert the public of potential health risks, and inform region-wide efforts toward clean water goals.

Join the Chesapeake Conservancy and BCRP to kick off the summer right with this community cleanup opportunity! You can help keep Baltimore, the Patapsco, and the Chesapeake Bay clean by picking litter out of the water from the comfort of a canoe. Join in a day of community as we clean up the beautiful shoreline at Middle Branch Park and learn about the Trash Wheels! Gather your friends, family, students, or colleagues for this unique community service experience.

Canoes are available for pairs of 2, and kayaks are also available for individuals upon request. All equipment (boats, paddles, floatation devices, trash pickers, bags) is provided by BCRP free-of-charge!

Get immersed and involved in the ecosystems we share while enjoying a relaxing morning on the water together! 

Looking for a secure way to dispose of old documents and unwanted electronics? One Montgomery Green, in partnership with Silver Spring United Methodist Church, invites you to a Community Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event!

Bring your old paperwork for safe and secure shredding, courtesy of Clean Cut Shredding, and drop off unwanted electronics for responsible recycling. Let’s work together to keep our community green and clutter-free!

Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County! 

Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join us and make a difference for future generations by planting trees!

More than 40,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past 36 years, and we need YOUR help to plant even more! 

A maximum of 40 people, including GVC staff and volunteer leaders, will be allowed to participate in this event. We are allowing minors (ages 8 – 17) to attend our events as long as there is one parent/legal guardian per four children in attendance. 

City of Baltimore, Department of Public Works, 200 North Holliday Street, Suite 600, Baltimore, MD 21202, applied for renewal of the permit to discharge an average of 180 million gallons per day (MGD) of treated municipal wastewater from the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 8201 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224, to the Back River through Outfall 001A, and to Bear Creek through Outfall 002A, both designated as Use II waters (non- shellfish harvesting), protected for the support of estuarine and marine aquatic life and water contact recreation.

Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County! 

Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join us and make a difference for future generations by planting trees!

More than 40,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past 36 years, and we need YOUR help to plant even more! 

A maximum of 40 people, including GVC staff and volunteer leaders, will be allowed to participate in this event. We are allowing minors (ages 8 – 17) to attend our events as long as there is one parent/legal guardian per four children in attendance. 

Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County! 

Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join us and make a difference for future generations by planting trees!

More than 40,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past 36 years, and we need YOUR help to plant even more! 

A maximum of 40 people, including GVC staff and volunteer leaders, will be allowed to participate in this event. We are allowing minors (ages 8 – 17) to attend our events as long as there is one parent/legal guardian per four children in attendance. 

Location: 3301 Waterview Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA

3609 Essex Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207, USA