Tagged Stories: "forest buffers"
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An "impossible" stream to restore
November 20, 2017Volunteers come together to complete a decade-long effort to clean up a tributary of Maryland's South River
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Trees for All
August 25, 2017Two day conference focuses on ensuring everyone has access to healthy tree canopies
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A woman and her woods
March 22, 2017Pennsylvania forest ecologist Nancy Baker helps connect women forest owners to their land
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Websites aim to promote planting, protection of trees in Bay region
March 1, 2017New sites created to help Bay Program meet forest buffer, tree canopy goals
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By the Numbers: 100
December 15, 2016The ideal width, in feet, of a riparian forest buffer
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Chesapeake Forest Champions commended for efforts to plant, protect trees
October 10, 2016Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay honored winners at annual Watershed Forum
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Forest buffer plantings make progress, fall short of annual target
September 7, 2016Watershed states restored 64 miles of buffers along rivers, streams in 2015
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Bay restoration projects to receive $24.3 million in grant funding
January 16, 2015USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program awards conservation grants to nine projects in Bay region
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Fostering environmental stewardship through forest restoration
December 8, 2014Educator strives to inspire young minds by making restoration events fun and simple.
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Chesapeake Forest Champions celebrated for conserving critical habitat
October 17, 2013Four winners were honored at the Chesapeake Watershed Forum.
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