| BACK RIVER RESTORATIONCOMMITTEE, INC. |
.png)
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE RIVER
Contact information for our local delegates. Please flood their office with calls and emails to stop the city from bringing the storm water from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment to the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. There's a reason Ohio and other states have turned it away. We have attached a sample letter below for your convenience.
Letter for Elected Officials (Sample)
John Olszewski, Jr., Baltimore County Executive
Phone: 410-887-2450
E-mail: johnnyo@baltimorecountymd.gov
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott
Phone: 410-396-3100
E-mail: mayor@baltimorecity.gov
Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell
Phone: 410-887-3383
E-mail: council7@baltimorecountymd.gov
Senator Johnny Ray Salling
Phone: 410-841-3587
E-mail: johnnyray.salling@senate.state.md.us
Delegate Robin Grammer Jr.
Phone: 410-841-3298
E-mail: robin.grammer@house.state.md.us
Delegate Richard (Ric) Metzgar
Phone: 410-841-3332
E-mail: ric.metzgar@house.state.md.us
Delegate Robert Long
Phone: 410-841-3458
E-mail: bob.long@house.state.md.us
U. S. Senator Chris Van Hollen
Phone: 202-224-4654
E-mail: correspondence@vanhollen.senate.gov
or shelby_prettiman@vanhollen.senate.gov
U. S. Senator Benjamin Carden
Phone: 410-962-4436 (Baltimore)
Phone: 202-224-4524 (D.C.)
E-mail: beatrice_amoateng@cardin.senate.gov
website: https://cardin.senate.gov.contact
Congressman Kweisi Mfume
Phone: 410-818-2120 (Baltimore)
Phone: 202-225-4741 (D.C.)
Website: https://mfume.house.gov
MIDGE TREAMENT ON BACK RIVER WILL CONTINUE IN 2023!
For more information regarding the midge treatment on Back River, please click here.
The 12th Annual BRRC Golf Tournament will be held on June 23rd, 2023. Don't wait, sign up now so you don't miss out on one of the most exciting events of the year! Click here to sign up online today.
Registration for the 16th Annal BRRC Rockfish Tournament is now open! The tournament will be held on Saturday September 9, 2023 and will be limited to 60 boats! Don't wait, click here to sign up online today!
Don't want to fish in the tournament, but you still want to join in the fun? Purchase your after-party tickets by clicking here.
Our 16th Annual Rockfish Tournament Hawgfin UPF-50 Performance Fishing Shirts in new "River Rock" Camo are available for presale now! We have both men's and women's available in sizes small through 3XL. Shirts are $40, there is an up-front deposit at the time of purchase, with the remainder due at the time of pickup. Visit our online store by clicking here to order yours today.
|
|
|
|
Thank you to all of the volunteers at the Race Road Cleanup on December 10th
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of the beloved, Larry Farinetti. He was a past chairman of the board and board member for BRRC as well as the chair for the BRRC Annual Rockfish Tournament for 11 years. He has been a large part of this organization since the beginning, and we will all miss him dearly. He had a passion for this river that was contagious. He and Sue have been constant figures in our community fighting for the health of Back River. He will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. And for Larry, we will continue to fight for what is right and fight for our river, every single day.
Obituary for Lawrence Edward Farinetti Sr. | Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A.
|
|
Interested in finding out more about the water in your area?
Environmental Health Services (EHS) conducts recreational water sampling, provides water sampling in support of sewer overflow investigations and regulates bathing beaches and public swimming pools for the health and safety of the public. Click here for the Water Sampling Results for the various locations throughout Baltimore County.
Click here to access the MDE page dedicated to the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, including progress reports, water sampling results, and more.
(July 1, 2022) The Baltimore County Department of Health issues a water quality advisory for tidal Back River in the vicinity of Cox's Point. See the statement below. 
(November 17, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(October 14, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(September 30, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(September 16, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(August 19, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(August 5, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(July 22, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(July 8, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(June 27, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(June 14, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(June 10, 2022) MDE issues press release regarding the revised directive and consent order issued for the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, read the press release here.
(June 10, 2022) MDE issues a consent order regarding the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, read the order here.
(June 10, 2022) MDE issues a revised directive regarding the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, read the directive here.
(June 6, 2022) MDE submits a report on Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, read the report here.
(June 6, 2022) MES submits the full report on Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, read the report here.
(May 27, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(May 14, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(April 28, 2022) MDE Issues Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biweekly Progress Report, read the report here.
(April 22, 2022) MDE issues public health warning regarding Back River
Public health advisory and progress report issued for Back River (maryland.gov)
(March 27, 2022) Secretary Grumbles ordered the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) to take over operations at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Read the full order here.
(March 24, 2022) MDE issues 48-hour order to cease all unpermitted discharges, click here to read the full order issues by Secretary of MDE, Ben Grumbles.
Upcoming events
-
Saturday, April 01, 2023Edgemere Bait and Tackle
-
Saturday, April 01, 2023 8:00 PMRosedale Gardens
-
Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:30 AMEastern Technical High School
Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out to help support our #BaltoCoLitterBlitz cleanup on April 23rd in Hyde Park. Thanks to you all we removed 2,820 pounds of trash! |
BRRC Fan Photos
If you have photos of Back River that you would like to share, please send them to savebackriver@outlook.com #itsallabouttheriver #discoverthehiddentreasure |
Do you know of an area that would be a great location for our next clean up? Send an email to savebackriver@outlook.com and let us know!
*To schedule volunteer or community service hours please call (410) 241-0259 or send an email with your information to savebackriver@outlook.com.
*For sunken boats, please call DNR at (410) 260-8888.
THE BOOM AT I-695In 2009, stakeholders for the Tidal Back River Watershed worked together to create a plan for improving the health of the watershed. Many individuals and groups were involved in order to address a variety of areas that relate to the health and well-being of the Tidal Back River Watershed. In February, 2010, a final report regarding the SWAP (Small Watershed Action Plan) for the Tidal Back River Watershed was created. BRRC was a significant stakeholder in this report along with various community groups and governmental agencies. One strategy for improving the tidal basin was the installation of a boom/trash collector south of the beltway. Efforts began to implement this strategy and the Boom at I-695 was operational by April 2011. Five million pounds of litter and debris has been captured and removed by our dedicated boom crew since its inception. This strategy has made a significant impact on the health of the tidal portion of Back River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. For detailed information about the SWAP and our boom, check out our Boom Stats page. |
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN TREASURE
THE BEAUTY OF BACK RIVER | MEMBERSHIP HASITS PRIVILEGES!
|
fundraising eventsThere are many ways in which BRRC gains financial support such as donations and memberships. But we also host fundraising events throughout the year to bring everyone together for our cause, celebrate our victories, and recognize those whose efforts are changing the face of the Tidal Back River. Our fundraising events include a Golf Tournament held in June, a Rockfish Tournament held in September, and a Shrimp Feast held in October. Hosting these types of events are critical in supporting our efforts to cleanup Back River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. Check out our Photo Album for pictures of past fundraising events. As always, we thank our attendees for their continued support and enjoyment! | cleanup effortsThe locations for our cleanup efforts are determined by the communities in which the Tidal Back River Watershed exists. We also target areas of repetitive litter and debris to maintain these areas from becoming worse over time. Without our volunteers and members, our cleanup efforts could not be accomplished. Members of Baltimore County government as well as local businesses also assist and identify areas of concerns. Check out our Photo Album for pictures from previous cleanup efforts. As always, we thank our volunteers, members, local government and businesses for their unyielding effort in helping us cleanup Back River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay! |
Events
| MEMBERS | Midge ReportingNew Crowdsourcing Tool offered to Baltimore County residents to identify nuisance midge "hot spots". Click here to read more about this new tool. To identify a "hot spot" area of midge nuisance, click on the tool below: |