This category has news about environmental issues that affect the Chesapeake Bay.
According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, early March runoff into the Susquehanna River watershed from heavy rains and snowmelt has brought a flood of nutrients and sediment-laden freshwater flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. This heavy spring runoff has … Continued
On World Water Day (March 22, 2011), America’s Great Waters Coalition designated nine new Great Waters, including the New York/New Jersey Harbor, the Albemarle Pamlico Sound in North Carolina, and the Colorado River. The Coalition works to ensure the restoration … Continued
River coordinators from 13 of 18 Chesapeake Bay participating tributaries met on March 2 with Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff on Kent Island to prepare for the Marylanders Grow Oysters summer growing season. The 13 local program sponsors, … Continued
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) seeks volunteers who have an interest in conservation and desire to visit significant natural areas, farms and forest land, waterfronts, historic and scenic landscapes. MET will offer a volunteer training session from 11 a.m. until … Continued
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) President William C. Baker issued a statement regarding Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s notice that he intends to file an amendment to the fiscal 2011 funding bill. According to the CBF, the amendment would eliminate all Environmental … Continued