A tale of two sides. Edgemere or Essex. Where to host a monthly cleanup? Eitherway, it runs off into Back River. Join the fight! Essex community cleanup is saturday september 12th. 9am-12. Pre Register to help us cleanup the community! Stay tuned for more info on our fall cleanup sites through 2026. "Its all about the river" ~L.Farinetti

The Back River has been known for years as one of the most polluted rivers in Maryland, but we are out to change that reputation. Since 2011, BRRC has removed over 8 million pounds of trash and debris from Back River.

The river is naturally rebounding with a little help from Mother Nature and the continual upgrades of the Waste Water Treatment facility. In 2011, Back River was (1) of only (2) areas marked as “improved” by the Chesapeake Bay Program’s report card.

Essex Community Cleanup Saturday Sept. 12

Register Here