Tagged Stories: "Maryland"
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Tributary Tuesday: Marshyhope Creek (Del. and Md.)
February 21, 2012Scenic Marshyhope Creek winds through Maryland's Eastern Shore on a path to the Nanticoke River.
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Oyster survival rate in Maryland highest in 25 years
February 13, 2012More of the Chesapeake Bay’s baby oysters appear to be surviving threats from pollution and disease.
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$400,000 available to cities and towns through Green Streets grants
February 8, 2012Green Streets grants will help towns accelerate greening efforts to improve livability and local waterway protection.
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Tributary Tuesday: Sideling Hill Creek (Md. and Pa.)
February 6, 2012Sideling Hill Creek, a Potomac River tributary that runs through western Md., is one of the healthiest streams in the state.
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Md. Gov. O’Malley proposes more than $52 million for Bay restoration
February 3, 2012The funding would supports projects that reduce polluted runoff and other types of nonpoint source pollution.
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Tributary Tuesday: Catoctin Creek (Frederick County, Md.)
January 24, 2012Named after the nearby Catoctin Mountains, Catoctin Creek flows south for 28 miles to the Potomac River.
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$19 million to reduce nutrient pollution from wastewater in Md.
January 4, 2012Maryland will provide $19 million in grants to upgrade nutrient removal technology at four wastewater facilities.
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Watershed Wednesday: Friends of Sligo Creek (Takoma Park, Md.)
December 21, 2011Friends of Sligo Creek is a volunteer organization that has worked since 2001 to clean up this Potomac River tributary.
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Six great spots to explore the outdoors this winter
December 19, 2011Here are six great places across the Chesapeake Bay watershed to experience activities you can only enjoy in winter.
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Watershed Wednesday: Howard County Conservancy (Maryland)
December 7, 2011The Howard County Conservancy protects natural areas and educates the public about Maryland's environment.
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