Back River Restoration Committee

Back River Restoration Committee Back River Restoration Committee is dedicated to restoring Back River. Since 2009 we have removed over 8 MILLION pounds of trash and debris from Back River.
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BRRC’s latest water-sampling results are in.On August 25, all eight locations sampled tested below the report’s 235 MPN ...
09/01/2026

BRRC’s latest water-sampling results are in.

On August 25, all eight locations sampled tested below the report’s 235 MPN single-sample E. coli threshold. Results ranged from 4.1 MPN at Millers Island to 43.1 MPN at Rocky Point. Lynch Point Park was not sampled.

These results reflect conditions only when the samples were collected. Water quality can change quickly, especially following rainfall, so avoid swimming within 48 hours of heavy rain.

BRRC will continue testing and sharing the results so our community can follow conditions across Back River.

A night of laughter for a great cause! 🎤😂Join us Friday, October 2, for BRRC’s Friday Night Comedy fundraising event at ...
08/27/2026

A night of laughter for a great cause! 🎤😂

Join us Friday, October 2, for BRRC’s Friday Night Comedy fundraising event at the Hawks Club in Essex!

The evening features five comedians, including Logan Lambert, Umar Khan and Mert Wolf, plus 98 Rock’s Lady Lila, a graffiti art auction and a DJ until 10 PM.

Doors open at 6 PM with a cash bar and light fare. The comedy begins at 7:30 PM.

🎟️ Tickets are $40:
https://givebutter.com/c/comedy-show-2026-hps3dd

Your support helps BRRC continue restoring and protecting the Back River watershed.

Help us clean up Essex and protect the waterways we all share! 🌎💙Join the Back River Restoration Committee on Saturday, ...
08/27/2026

Help us clean up Essex and protect the waterways we all share! 🌎💙

Join the Back River Restoration Committee on Saturday, September 12, for a community cleanup at 461 Maryland Avenue. Look for the BRRC trailer in the lot at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and South Taylor Avenue.

Every helping hand makes a difference. Register here:
https://givebutter.com/essex-community-cleanup-saturday-sept-12-qltkps

BRRC’s latest water-sampling results are in.On August 11, samples collected at Eastern Avenue Bridge and the Wastewater ...
08/17/2026

BRRC’s latest water-sampling results are in.

On August 11, samples collected at Eastern Avenue Bridge and the Wastewater Treatment Plant sampling location exceeded the 235 MPN single-sample E. coli threshold. Eastern Avenue Bridge also exceeded the threshold on August 4. The remaining locations tested below the single-sample threshold on their respective testing dates.

These results represent conditions when each sample was collected and can change quickly, especially following rainfall. Avoid swimming within 48 hours of heavy rain and use extra caution around locations with elevated results.

We will continue testing and sharing the results so our community can see how water quality changes across Back River.

Thank you to Maryland Boat Sales for supporting the 19th Annual BRRC Catfish Tournament as a Bronze Sponsor!Their suppor...
08/16/2026

Thank you to Maryland Boat Sales for supporting the 19th Annual BRRC Catfish Tournament as a Bronze Sponsor!

Their support helps make this community tradition and BRRC’s work for a cleaner Back River possible.

Sponsorship packages are still available: Givebutter.com/Brrcfish26

08/15/2026

Nature’s pharmacy doesn’t always come in attractive packaging.

This turtle leech is more than a blood-feeding parasite. Leeches are segmented worms related to earthworms, and many species are actually predators that consume other small aquatic animals. Throughout freshwater ecosystems, they function as parasites, hunters, and prey.

The relationship between this leech and its turtle host is one small piece of the hidden biology still unfolding in Back River. Protecting a waterway means protecting the entire web of life, including the creatures that are strange, uncomfortable, and easy to overlook.

Did learning what leech saliva can do change your opinion of them even a little?

A big thank-you to Pizza John’s for joining the 19th Annual BRRC Catfish Tournament as a Bronze Sponsor!When local busin...
08/14/2026

A big thank-you to Pizza John’s for joining the 19th Annual BRRC Catfish Tournament as a Bronze Sponsor!

When local businesses show up for Back River, the entire community benefits. Their support helps BRRC bring this tournament to life and continue our hands-on restoration work throughout the year.

Sponsorship packages are still available for businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to get involved:

Givebutter.com/Brrcfish26

Thank you, Pizza John’s, for supporting our tournament, our community, and a cleaner Back River!

08/14/2026

The American elm was once a defining tree of eastern cities and floodplain forests. Then Dutch elm disease transformed the landscape. 🌳

American elms are still found today, but many die before reaching the immense canopy size that once made the species so iconic. That makes every healthy elm growing along Back River a glimpse of what these forests once held and what restoration efforts hope to recover.

Trees like this are living infrastructure. Their roots hold shoreline soil, their leaves provide cooling shade, and their branches create habitat for wildlife. Restoring Back River isn’t only about what we remove. It’s also about giving the life already rooted here a chance to grow.

How many American elms have you walked past without realizing it?

08/13/2026

Registration is entering its final stretch! 🎣

The 19th Annual BRRC Catfish Tournament takes over Back River on Saturday, August 29, with space limited to only 65 boats.

Compete for guaranteed cash prizes, including $5,000 for first place, additional prizes through fifth place, and five kids’ division prizes.

Every registration supports BRRC’s work to intercept pollution, restore habitat, and protect the wildlife that depends on Back River. Anglers can also help reduce the pressure invasive catfish place on the Chesapeake Bay’s native food web.

Register by next Friday, August 21:

Givebutter.com/Brrcfish26

Grab your crew and secure your spot while boats are still available!

A sincere thank-you to Seleddee Law Group, LLC for supporting the 19th Annual BRRC Catfish Tournament as a Silver Sponso...
08/12/2026

A sincere thank-you to Seleddee Law Group, LLC for supporting the 19th Annual BRRC Catfish Tournament as a Silver Sponsor!

Generous community partners make it possible to bring anglers and families together while supporting BRRC’s year-round work to remove trash, restore habitat, and build a healthier future for Back River.

Sponsorship packages are still available! Join the businesses and organizations supporting this year’s tournament:

Givebutter.com/Brrcfish26

Thank you, Seleddee Law Group, for investing in cleaner waterways and a stronger community!

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