Tagged Stories: "Maryland"
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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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Weed Warriors battle plant invaders in Montgomery County, Maryland
November 17, 2011Weed Warriors is a program that trains and certifies volunteers to identify and remove invasive weeds.
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Potomac River health gets a “D” on latest report card
November 10, 2011Potomac Conservancy awards river’s health a barely passing “D” grade in fifth annual State of the Nation’s River report.
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge expands by 825 acres
October 31, 2011The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has purchased 825 acres of land to expand Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
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Washington’s Anacostia River: A haven for birds?
October 28, 2011Did you know that more than 170 species of birds call the Anacostia River and its watershed their home?
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