The city of Hampton has received grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) to be used for rain garden installations and workshops. The more than $25,000 NFWF grant went towards garden installations … Continued
The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment and the Chesapeake Bay Trust recently announced the recipients of 23 grants for environment-friendly stormwater management and citizen engagement projects. Prince George’s County neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and schools received … Continued
The City of Norfolk Virginia will receive up to $200,000 in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant funding to improve Harbor Park, Newton’s Creek watershed, and Fort Norfolk areas. Norfolk is one of 19 cities nationwide and the only city in … Continued
On December 16, 2016, NOAA Fisheries released an action plan intended to better position people in the Northeast to deal with what happens to valuable marine life as waters warm. The action plan addresses the Northeast U.S. Shelf Ecosystem, which … 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