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  • Halfway to Fundraising Goal
    Halfway to Fundraising Goal

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 50 % of goal

    Awarded 06/12/2023

  • Fundraising Achieved
    Fundraising Achieved

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 06/13/2023

  • Top Fundraiser
    Top Fundraiser

    Awarded when Anyone raises the most funds

    Awarded 06/13/2023

  • Team Fundraising Leader
    Team Fundraising Leader

    Awarded when a Team Member raises the most funds for their team

    Awarded 06/13/2023

  • Otterly Awesome
    Otterly Awesome

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $500.00 in donations

    Awarded 06/13/2023

  • 75% to Fundraising Goal
    75% to Fundraising Goal

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 75 % of goal

    Awarded 06/13/2023

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Why I Support Gunpowder Valley Conservancy

Having spent 37 years working at the Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point plant, my focus was on making the plant profitable. It was my wife who suggested that we participate in the Johns Hopkins University’s Certificate for Environmental Studies.  I learned that the earth, our home, was like a living organism that helps to maintain and perpetuate the conditions for life on this planet. In 1990, I volunteered with the GVC during their first Gunpowder Falls State Park clean up.  What an experience to see all the trash that had been dumped in such a wonderful natural resource. This awakened my commitment to make a difference in caring for our environment. I have now volunteered with the GVC for 30+ years!

Highlights from #GVCExplore

The Explore the Gunpowder Watershed Challenge encourages participants to complete 45 miles of outdoor activity between May 1 and June 14. Forty-five miles is symbolic of the size of the Gunpowder Watershed (450+ square miles), our local connection to the Chesapeake Bay.

I'll share some highlights from my adventures in the Gunpowder Watershed here!

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My Supporters

  • John Canoles Charlie is the best!! June 2023 $106.00
  • Peter Conklin June 2023 $53.00
  • Susan Emfinger I wish it could be more, Charlie! These recent wildfires have only reinforced the idea that without Mother Earth, we are nothing! Thank you so much for the work you do on behalf of us ALL. June 2023
  • Laurie Taylor-Mitchell In honor of Charlie Conklin June 2023 $530.00
  • David Vanko June 2023 $100.00
  • Laurie Taylor-Mitchell In honor of Charlie Conklin June 2023 $530.00
  • John Canoles Charlie is the best!! June 2023 $106.00
  • Valerie Brennan Happy to support my long-time friend and mentor, Charlie Conklin! June 2023 $106.00
  • David Vanko June 2023 $100.00
  • Peter Conklin June 2023 $53.00

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