High Bacteria Levels Found in Back River & Other Waterways

The Back River Restoration Committee reports high bacteria levels in local waterways. “Mother Nature has not been kind to use these past few weeks.  Not only did she send tons of trash our way, but this round of sampling is showing high bacteria levels in several upstream testing locations,” BRRC said a statement on social … Read more

Del. Bob Long “Wrapping Up 2023; Looking Ahead to 2024”

The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session and happenings in District 6- I am a month away from returning to Annapolis for another session starting January 10th. I wanted to give an update on what is going on as we prepare to start the session. … Read more

Del. Long “Baltimore Regional Water Task Force- Discussion”

-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force- Public Discussion last week- I attended the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force meeting on October 18th at CCBC Essex. The public discussions are about the future governance of our regional water and sewer system. I voiced … Read more

Ohio Train Derailment Waste Water to Go to Back River WTTP

Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. (Clean Harbors) announced in a letter that it has been selected to “treat and discharge the wastewater collected from rainwater, collected water, and stream water above and below the cleanup site of the Norfolk Southern Railroad derailment in East Palestine, OH that occurred February 3, 2023.” That announcement has caused … Read more