On July 2, 2013, Governor Martin O’Malley met with teachers and educators from across the state to explore how the next generation of Marylanders could help restore the Bay, one stream at a time. Through a newly proposed statewide stream … Continued
The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund has awarded two environmental organizations grants totaling $3 million to restore wetlands and streams in the Anacostia and Little Patuxent watersheds in coordination with local, state and federal partners. The projects are … Continued
Maryland recently approved a wetlands license to support a major oyster restoration project in the Chesapeake Bay. The project seeks to restore 371 acres of oyster bars along Harris Creek in Talbot County. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) created … Continued
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley recently signed into law legislation that amends Maryland’s forest conservation policy to maintain the State’s current 40 percent tree canopy. The bill establishes new and expanded reforestation incentives and tools to help landowners and local governments … Continued
The U.S. Geological Survey has released an analysis of the Watts Branch of the Anacostia River that documents how restoration work on this urban tributary has had a substantial impact on the local economy. According to the survey, the restored … Continued