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In 2012, Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act….The RIVERKEEPER® movement was started on the Hudson by commercial fisherman that successfully used The River and Harbors Act to to fight industrial pollution and to protect their right to fish and their livelihood. The movement has gained legs since The Clean Water Act, a document whose goals mandated fishable, swimmable and drinkable water was enacted in 1972. In 2012, GRK has been working on several fronts to protect the Gunpowder River and keep it fishable, swimmable and drinkable for all users and future generations. GRK Projects: Eagle Scout project by GRK volunteer …

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Thanks to Michael Buckley joining me on the Gunpowder River this week. Check out Voices of the Bay with Michael Buckley on 103.1 WRNR out of Annapolis When you get to the site, just hit the listen live button to check out the interview.We’ll be posting links to iTunesU for the archived segments soon! The Voices of the Chesapeake Bay Interview Project is created to help us further develop our ‘sense of place.’ The Voices Project is ongoing, inherently ‘inclusive’ and well-rounded, giving us the ability to see our bio-region, the Chesapeake Bay watershed, from a variety of perspectives and points of view. With this …

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Stop in Backwater Angler and pick up a Maryland fishing license this Saturday, Sunday or Monday from 10AM till 4PM. We now have a ready supply of Crabbing and Bay Sport Pleasure Boat Stickers. If you miss us you may purchase a fishing or hunting license online or by phone at 855-855-3906. If you’ll be fishing the Gunpowder you’ll need a non-tidal, (freshwater) license and a trout stamp. The shop will be closed on New Years day and on Wednesday the 2nd.

Check out our Happy Holiday Hours: The shop will be open Friday from 10AM till 6 PM The shop will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10AM till 4PM The shop will be open Christmas eve from 10AM till 2 PM The shop will be open Wednesday from 10AM till 2PM

If you’re still wondering about what to get the fly fisher on your list, fear not, for Backwater Angler EMAIL Gift Certificates are redeemable for gear, guide trips and instruction. These popular gifts are available for purchase as late as Noon on December 24th! Just call us at 410-357-9557 with your email info and have a VISA or M/C ready. Cheers!

Hurricane Sandy update: The shop will be closed through Thursday, November 1 and will reopen on Friday November 2, 2012. We hope that everyone made it through the storm unscathed.