The latest report on the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed finds improving conditions for some of the key barometers.
Students study life beneath Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Many consider Baltimore’s Inner Harbor crucial to the city’s economy and environment. Now, some students—and their instructors—are getting a first-hand look at what exists beneath the harbor’s waters and why it’s worth protecting.
Chesapeake Bay advocates fear Trump admin. could threaten Bay’s progress
After the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program early in 2017, advocates and lawmakers say they’re concerned about the future of efforts to clean-up the Bay and say they will continue to fight to restore funds to the federal budget.
Home landscaping project aims to help improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay
Carroll County is among more than a dozen jurisdictions in the region taking part in the Bay-Wise program. Residents who live within a half-mile of a river, stream or storm drain are encouraged to improve the water quality through smarter gardening.
Hundreds turn out for the 2017 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
Hundreds turned out recently to take on this year’s Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. The goal was to visit all 10 of the state’s land-based lighthouses by the end of the weekend.
Marylanders Grow Oyster program kicks off 10th year
Some 1500 waterfront homeowners throughout Maryland are taking delivery of thousands of oyster spat, young oysters, as part of the “Marylanders Grow Oysters Program” which gives local residents the chance to help re-populate the state’s oyster population.
Controversial sewer line to be built on Kent Island
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a controversial new sewer line for Kent Island. The $33 million project aims to remove contaminated water from flooded septic tanks, but conservation specialists fear that the new construction will overdevelop the Eastern Shore.
Upstream Alliance kayakers complete their journey around the Delmarva Peninsula to raise awareness for the Chesapeake Bay
POPLAR ISLAND — A group of kayakers from the Upstream Alliance completed a 30-day, 500 mile long journey around the Delmarva Peninsula in one month, in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the Chesapeake Bay. Their…
Chesapeake Bay Watermen Battle With Cold and Ice
This winter’s combination of cold and ice are making life difficult for Chesapeake Bay watermen.
Ice Breaker Boats Keeping Chesapeake Bay Channel Open
Dealing with snowy roads and icy sidewalks is one thing, but when it comes to breaking up ice in the Chesapeake Bay to keep the shipping channel open, it’s the Maryland Department of Natural Resources that comes to the rescue.