Tagged Stories: "Maryland"
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.
Read storyPotomac 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.
Read storyBlackwater 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.
Read storyWashington’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?
Read storyChesapeake Forest Champions honored for promoting forests
October 24, 2011Four projects and individuals recognized as Chesapeake Forest Champions for their contribution to Bay restoration.
Read storyMd. Agriculture Department receives $650,000 to reduce nutrient runoff from Eastern Shore ditches
September 19, 2011The Maryland Department of Agriculture has received $650,760 to implement management practices for drainage systems on the Eastern Shore.
Read storySatellite image shows sediment pollution flowing into Chesapeake Bay
September 14, 2011Plumes of sediment were observed flowing down the Susquehanna River into the Bay this week after heavy rains.
Read storyStudy recommends moratorium on commercial oyster harvest in Maryland
September 12, 2011A new study recommends that Maryland place a moratorium on commercial oyster harvest from the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyParticipants Selected for Second Year of Chesapeake Conservation Corps
August 29, 2011Twenty-one young people will volunteer throughout Maryland.
Read storyDNR, Bay Foundation plant millions of oysters in Choptank River
August 22, 2011306 reef balls planted with millions of baby oysters in the Choptank River.
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