Toxic Pollution
As an industrial port city, Baltimore has a long history of heavy industry, manufacturing, shipping, and transportation. Though we now live in the era of the Clean Water Act, our waterways are still impacted by many types of toxic pollutants, such as legacy PCBs, chlordane, chromium, other organic contaminants, and heavy metals. Some of these pollutants are still actively flowing into our watersheds, while many others reside in sediment at the bottom of our rivers and streams.
One of the area the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper focuses on is strengthening and maintaining clean water laws and regulations related to toxic pollutants and other contaminants capable of compromising the health of the Baltimore Harbor.
The work is done by engaging in policy and regulatory processes, as well as conducting outreach, research, and education. When necessary, we litigate on behalf of clean water and the laws intended to protect it.
Stand Against Pollution
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Visit our Baltimore Harbor Water Alert, to view local water quality conditions.
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Report pollution through our website.
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Become an Adopt-A-Stream volunteer to restore your neighborhood streams to health.
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Engage in Advocacy to influence an outcome on clean water issues.
