Up to 70 Percent of Maryland’s Wetlands Could Lose Protection

WASHINGTON – Congressional plans to reform the Clean Water Act would strip up to 70 percent of Maryland’s wetlands of their federal protection, a team of government scientists concluded after a series of field tests

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WASHINGTON – Smugglers of elephant ivory or endangered parrots may soon receive government compensation for seized illegal imports, according to Eastern Shore Rep

Funding Cuts Would Hurt Wildlife Programs, Anacostia River Cleanup

Washington – The Patuxent Environmental Science Center faces budget cuts of at least $1

Used Cribs to be Rounded Up to Prevent Infant Deaths

WASHINGTON – Used cribs will be rounded up and destroyed Saturday by a coalition of private and government organizations intent on preventing infant deaths