Bay Program Staff to Discuss Bay Pollution on Penn State Television

Bay Program Staff to Discuss Bay Pollution on Penn State Television

Staff with the Bay Program and other Bay-related organizations will discuss pollution and loss of wildlife habitat in the Bay on Penn State Television on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. The program will be streamed live on Penn State Television’s website. (Read more)

Related links: Water Quality | Habitats

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Free Septic Upgrades Offered to Maryland ResidentsFree Septic Upgrades Offered to Maryland Residents | 10/2/2008

The Maryland Department of the Environment is providing a number of Maryland residents with free upgrades to septic systems that remove nutrients.
Related links: Urban and suburban areas | Nutrients | Reducing pollution from development

New Oyster Growing Program Engages Maryland Residents in Bay RestorationOyster Growing Program Engages Residents in Restoration | 9/30/2008

Waterfront property owners on Maryland’s Tred Avon River have a new way to become involved in the Bay restoration effort through a pilot oyster-growing program.
Related links: About oysters | Oyster management and restoration

Maryland County Takes Strong Stance on StormwaterMaryland County Takes Strong Stance on Stormwater | 9/26/2008

Montgomery County, Maryland, has recently introduced two draft regulations to help control polluted runoff from roads and developed areas.
Related links: Stormwater | Impervious surfaces | Development

Federal Agency Declares Disaster for Bay Blue Crab FisheryFederal Agency Declares Disaster for Bay Blue Crab Fishery | 9/23/2008

U.S. Department of Commerce declares commercial failure for Chesapeake blue crab fishery after finding dramatic downturn in soft shell and peeler segments of industry.
Related links: About blue crabs | Blue crab harvest | Blue crab management

Park Service Invites Public to Help Develop John Smith TrailPark Service Invites Public to Help Develop John Smith Trail | 9/18/2008

The National Park Service will hold a series of open houses to gather input from the public on the new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
Related links: Enhancing public access | Visit the Bay

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