The Maryland congressional delegation is pushing legislation to protect and enhance the natural resources throughout southern Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay area with new federal park and heritage designations. Democratic Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, both of Maryland,…
Trump’s proposed Chesapeake Bay cleanup cuts draw fire
Members of Congress, state lawmakers and environmental groups are rallying against President Donald Trump’s 91% funding cut for Chesapeake Bay cleanup.
Hogan orders traffic solutions for ongoing Bay Bridge fixes
Gov. Larry Hogan, R, said Wednesday that he was “furious” about the traffic backups around the Bay Bridge in recent weeks that have resulted from a resurfacing project on the westbound span’s right lane.
New report on the Chesapeake Bay finds encouraging signs
The latest report on the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed finds improving conditions for some of the key barometers.
Maryland’s growing tourism industry gears up for warm season
Here are some of the most unique and exciting vacation spots to check out in Maryland as the weather gets nicer.
Chesapeake farmers target runoff reduction, lawmakers seek conservation funds
MIDDLETOWN, Maryland — A gaggle of excitable white turkeys gobbled and clucked in their pen at Open Book Farm on a chilly afternoon in late October. Most days, the birds roamed free in one of the farm’s pastures, scratching and…
Cardin cruises to third term in Senate
GREENBELT, Maryland — For the 52nd consecutive year, Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin has been elected to hold public office. Cardin was elected to a third term in the United States Senate Tuesday, capturing the lion’s share of the vote on…
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.
Maryland unveils newest Chesapeake Bay license plate design
Maryland drivers can update their expression of Chesapeake pride and help with efforts to “Save the Bay” with a new license plate design that state transportation and environmental officials unveiled Thursday at Sandy Point State Park.
Bills would update Maryland’s forest conservation law
Maryland’s forest conservation law has failed to protect some of the state’s best forests, scientists and environmentalists say.
