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Bootcamp Recap Day 10 - Resilience, Reflection, and Farewell: We met with Stillmeadow Community Fellowship, a local resiliency hub. After lunch and graduation, we bid a fond farewell to our interns. Hear from intern Tiwalade Taylor about her experience: bit.ly/BWBTiwalade
October 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Upper Jones Falls! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
October 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Bootcamp Recap Day 9 - Inside the Halls of Power: Our interns spoke with elected officials and visited Baltimore City Hall to learn all about civic engagement and how to speak up for clean water. Hear from intern Jen Plaskowitz about her experience: bit.ly/BWBJen
October 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 8 - Toxic Legacy, Living Impact - South Baltimore: Our friends at South Baltimore Community Land Trust showed us the many industrial facilities that impact both water quality and quality of life. Hear from intern Meredith Nishiura about her experience: bit.ly/BWBMeredith
October 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Herring Run and Tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 7 - Underground Waters, Overflowing Truths: Our interns learned about the Sumwalt Run, a buried stream featured in Baltimore’s Ghost Rivers walking tour (ghostrivers.com). Hear from intern Haley Nickel about her experience: bit.ly/BWBHaley
October 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 6 - Upstream Solutions, Downstream Impacts: Thanks to our friends at Baltimore City Rec & Parks, we explored the Patapsco by kayak and learned how upstream policies can impact people downstream. Hear from intern Thomas Kodua about his experience: bit.ly/BWBThomas
September 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Lower Gwynns Falls and Tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
September 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Our 9th Annual Fall Fest is just a month away! (Saturday October 18th, 9am – 4pm). Join us for fall treats, pick up plants for your garden, and soak in the seasonal vibes - there will be something for everyone. Mark your calendar and bring friends & family—admission is free!
September 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 5 - Clean Water, Dirty Secrets: We learned about the power and the promise of the federal Clean Water Act (thanks Chesapeake Legal Alliance) and a Waterkeeper’s watchdog role, then we toured the Jones Falls. Hear from intern Raisa Haq: bit.ly/BWBRaisa
September 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Upper Jones Falls and Tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 4 - Toxic Legacy, Living Impact - East Baltimore: Glenn Ross took us on a “Toxic Tour” of East Baltimore then we walked the Herring Run to see where the pipes meet the stream! Hear from intern Jenny Ha about her experiences: bit.ly/BWBJenny
September 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Lower Jones Falls and Tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
September 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
BIG WIN! This week, 590 of our community members joined others in writing to City Council to ask for alternatives to the Sisson Street "dump" relocation planned along the Jones Falls. @mayorbmscott just announced the creation of a task force to do just that. GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY WORKS!
September 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 3 - Data is King: We introduced our interns to our rigorous water quality monitoring program and trained them how to use scientific instruments. Hear from Lloyce Frimpong about what she took away from the intensive internship: bit.ly/BWBLloyce
September 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on this route and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 2 - From Crabs to Cranes: Our friends at the @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social took us out into the Harbor and beyond on the Snow Goose! Hear from Sabine Feldman about what she took away from the intensive internship: bit.ly/BWBSabine
August 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Herring Run and Tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
August 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Bootcamp Recap Day 1 - Back to Basics: Our ten interns learned the fundamentals of our underground pipe system and how pollution makes its way into our waterways. Hear from Mikayla Bryant about what she took away from the intensive internship. bit.ly/BWBMikayla
August 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Gwynns Falls and Tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
August 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our first-ever Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Bootcamp internship was a huge success!

Follow over the next ten Wednesdays as we recap our experiences and hear what each member of our cohort learned from the internship in their own words.

Learn more about the bootcamp here:
bit.ly/BWB-Bootcamp...
August 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the tidal Patapsco River and the Jones Falls! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
July 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Between the scattered storms this week, we collected water samples throughout the Inner Tidal Patapsco River. Results from this week's bacteria samples are shown below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on all the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
July 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Please join us & Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to care for their recently installed green stormwater infrastructures. Come enjoy with other passionate volunteers weeding, mulching, and maintaining inter-connected rain gardens, + more.

bit.ly/POP-712
July 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This week we collected water samples and data throughout the Jones Falls and tidal Patapsco River! Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on these routes and all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore's watersheds.
July 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM