Did you know that Baltimore has the highest per capita air pollution-related death rate in the nation? The Sierra Club Maryland Chapter had a great event on Sunday, October 13th - a short (1.5 mile) nature hike and rally about the Herbert A. Wagner Coal Plant – a culprit in Baltimore’s high air pollution death rate.
On the naturalist-led hike, we saw and learned about the priceless natural features of this park on the shore of the Chesapeake.
We got a good view of the nearby Herbert A. Wagner Coal Plant. We learned about its role in producing much of the toxic pollution affecting Baltimore and its role in global climate change, while making a meager contribution to the electric grid. We wrote to Governor O'Malley about this plant.
We meet and greeted fellow activists, while enjoying snacks and beverages
THE DETAILS:
What: Natrualist-led 1.5-mile hike and discussion on Wagner Coal Plant
Past event date: Sunday, October 13, 2013
Where: Fort Smallwood Park, 9500 Fort Smallwood Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Price: This event was Free. Park Entrance Fee - $6 per car - contact the leader for car-pool matching.
Directions: From MD-100, turn north onto MD-607 for 1 mile. At MD-173 (Fort Smallwood Road), turn right and continue for 3 miles to the park.
Or contact: Rich Reis, Trip Leader, rich.reis@mdsierra.org (301-325-8001) to learn more about the Club's Beyond Coal Campaign and see