Communications/Letters from the Board President

Jones Falls Watershed Strategic Plan Calls for Wide Participation

If one were to ask a resident of Caves Valley, West Towson, Park Heights or Charles Village what watershed they live in, odds are that few would probably say the Jones Falls. Probably most would answer the Chesapeake Bay, due in large part to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s successful advocacy over almost 60 years. Starting this Fall,Continue reading “Jones Falls Watershed Strategic Plan Calls for Wide Participation”

STATEMENT: Relocating Sisson Street Recycling Center to 2801 Falls Road

Important 2024 Maryland Legislation Backed

With unanimous approval of the Board, President Sandy Sparks sent signed letters to Del. Marc Korman (D-16) and Sen. Brian Feldman (D-15) in support of the “Clean Water Justice Act of 2024” bills, HB1101/SB653, respectively. These bills strengthen Marylanders’ wetlands integrity rights in face of the recent Sackett vs. EPA Supreme Court decision weakening theContinue reading “Important 2024 Maryland Legislation Backed”

FTJF Letter to the Maryland DPW re. Illegal Discharges at the Fleischmann’s Vinegar Plant

President’s Letter

Since incorporating in July 2018, the Friends of The Jones Falls (FTJF) has demonstrated the critical need for a new organization to support and sustain the quality of life and long-term stewardship of the Jones Falls from the headwaters in Baltimore County to the Inner Harbor. In our first year we won a National FishContinue reading “President’s Letter”

What We’ve Been Up To and Where We’re Headed

The Friends of The Jones Falls [FTJF] is a volunteer-based organization incorporated to support and sustain the quality of life and long-term stewardship of the Jones Falls Watershed. As per its mission, our Board of local leaders engages communities and property owners located in the Watershed to preserve, protect, enhance, and conserve its environmental integrityContinue reading “What We’ve Been Up To and Where We’re Headed”