This category has news about environmental issues that affect the Chesapeake Bay.
Local governments in Maryland are being encouraged to apply for CoastSmart Communities Grant funding in order to improve their ability to respond to coastal hazards such as sea level rise, flooding and storm surge. Applicants may choose to submit a … Continued
In December, Prince George’s County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announced funding for new projects to support stormwater restoration efforts throughout Prince George’s County. In total, $1,050,000 was awarded through 13 projects. The Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program sought proposals … Continued
The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works and the Chesapeake Bay Trust recently announced a new grant program, the Watershed Restoration Grant Program, to support restoration activities throughout Anne Arundel County to improve water quality in local streams and … Continued
The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office is funding seven projects that seek to quantify the benefits that restored oyster reefs provide to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Projects include: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science: “Integrated Assessment of Oyster Reef Ecosystem … Continued
The reservoir behind the Conowingo Dam is trapping smaller amounts of sediment and has essentially reached its limit to trap in the long term, according to a Lower Susquehanna River Watershed Assessment. However, a large majority of the pollution to … Continued