Governor Martin O’Malley Signs Chesapeake Bay Environmental Health Bill

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On April 24, 2008, Governor Martin O’Malley joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, to sign legislation to protect Maryland’s environment and the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and … Continued

DNR Announces 2008 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Regulations

On April 21, 2008, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposed new recreational and commercial harvest regulations to help rebuild the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population and fishery. The proposed regulations are designed to reduce female blue crab harvest … Continued

New Chesapeake Bay Environmental Study Vessel to be Christened at NorthBay Adventure Camp in Maryland

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“R/V Miss Nancy” Will be Used by Middle School Students for Authentic Bay Investigations. The christening of the “R/V Miss Nancy,” a 48-foot-long vessel that will be used by NorthBay Adventure Camp in North East, Md., to take classes of … Continued

Governor O’Malley Outlines Initiatives to Restore Health of Chesapeake Bay

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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