Tagged Stories: "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"
University of Maryland receives federal grant to curb stormwater runoff into Chesapeake Bay
September 25, 2012Social marketing will boost engagement in two watershed communities.
Read storyEPA releases evaluations of states’ final Chesapeake Bay cleanup plans
June 1, 2012Plans detail how each jurisdiction will put pollution controls in place to fully restore the Bay no later than 2025.
Read storyStates, D.C. submit final Bay cleanup plans to federal government
April 4, 2012Jurisdictions submit their final cleanup plans as part of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL.
Read storyFederal agencies release progress report, action plan for Bay
March 30, 2012Seven federal agencies have released a progress report and action plan that detail achievements toward Bay restoration.
Read storyEPA to provide $4 million to local governments for green infrastructure
March 13, 2012The U.S. EPA will provide $4 million in grants to local governments to reduce pollution to local waterways.
Read storyStates, D.C. generally on track to meet Chesapeake Bay cleanup goals
February 17, 2012EPA says jurisdictions are on the right track to meet pollution reduction goals for the Bay and its rivers by 2025.
Read story$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.
Read storyNew standards for Washington, D.C., redevelopment will reduce polluted runoff to Anacostia, Potomac
October 11, 2011The U.S. EPA has approved new standards to control polluted stormwater runoff from roads, buildings and other developed areas in Washington.
Read storyChesapeake Executive Council discusses Bay restoration progress, re-elects Lisa Jackson as chair at
July 11, 2011The Chesapeake Executive Council announced progress toward cleanup milestones at its annual meeting.
Read storyFederal government pledges to revitalize Anacostia, Patapsco rivers through new partnership
June 24, 2011Federal agencies have joined together in a new initiative to revitalize the Anacostia and Patapsco rivers.
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