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DC Water Potomac River Sewage Spill

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On January 19, 2026, DC Water workers discovered a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) from the Potomac Interceptor (PI) sewer line in C & O Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County, Maryland. A... READ MORE

Maryland Whole Watershed Program Projects 2026

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Planning and development for Maryland’s Whole Watershed Program is underway, with stormwater management, stream and marsh restoration, tree plantings, invasive species management, and many other projects advancing to help shape the state’s collective... READ MORE

MDTA Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Hearings

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The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) recently announced public hearings for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which will provide the public an opportunity to review the project... READ MORE