This category has news about environmental issues that affect the Chesapeake Bay.
Environmental Agenda “Most Forward Thinking in Last 20 Years” On March 3rd, 2008, Governor Martin O’Malley outlined new initiatives to begin restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and the need for a strengthened critical area law. Standing on the … Continued
Patuxent River Commissioner and Riverkeeper, Fred Tutman, was honored with the prestigious 2007 Bernie Fowler Award at Maryland’s 12th Annual Tributary Team meeting on February 9. The so-called “White Sneaker Award” is named for Senator Fowler, who initiated the annual … Continued
Chesapeake Bay blue crabs are not the only regional species under close scrutiny. Nearby, Delaware Bay and the mid-atlantic coast is a focus of interest as federal regulators consider the fate of horseshoe crab stocks. Current management measures under Addendum … Continued
On February 14, 2007, Governor Martin O’Malley created BayStat by executive order. Based on the CitiStat program created by the Governor in Baltimore six years ago. Initially, BayStat’s mission was to monitor 39 programs that the State of Maryland is … Continued
Beginning January 10 the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) will host a series of introductory Clean Marina workshops. All Maryland marine facilities are encouraged to attend. The free workshops will provide … Continued