This category has news about environmental issues that affect the Chesapeake Bay.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, in partnership with Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources, recently announced $803,489 in grants to be awarded to 17 organizations through the “Green Streets, Green Towns, Green Jobs” Grant Initiative … Continued
On June 17, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its evaluations of restoration efforts by the six Bay states and the District of Columbia in 2014 and 2015, as part of the blueprint to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The two-year … Continued
The Maryland Environmental Trust recently awarded $9,600 to nonprofits, community groups, and schools to carry out environmental projects across the state. Given through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program in partnership with the State Highway Administration. the grants will be used … Continued
A variety of restoration projects are ongoing in the Choptank River watershed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), its partners, and citizens groups. Choptank River Watershed Facts: Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the watershed includes the Choptank and … Continued
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced a shellfish harvesting closure on the Back River due to potential contamination from a sewage spill. Shellfish taken from areas affected by the emergency closure are currently unacceptable for consumption, according to … Continued