Troubled Tributary: Film Screening and Panel
Troubled Tributary: Maryland’s Patuxent River, taking place at IMET on February 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
This short documentary examines the environmental challenges facing the Patuxent River and highlights the vital role of community advocacy, science, and environmental justice in protecting Maryland’s waterways.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Fred Tutman (Patuxent Riverkeeper), Vernice Miller Travis (Patuxent Riverkeeper), and Cari Harris (Greater Baltimore Climate Summit), who will share insights and engage in dialogue around water stewardship and restoration efforts.
Our Mission
IMET's mission is to develop innovative approaches to protect and restore coastal marine systems and their watersheds, sustainably use resources in ways to benefit human well-being, and to integrate research excellence with education, training and economic development.
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