On July 2, 2013, Governor Martin O’Malley met with teachers and educators from across the state to explore how the next generation of Marylanders could help restore the Bay, one stream at a time. Through a newly proposed statewide stream … Continued
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley recently signed into law legislation that amends Maryland’s forest conservation policy to maintain the State’s current 40 percent tree canopy. The bill establishes new and expanded reforestation incentives and tools to help landowners and local governments … Continued
Maryland is accepting additional applications for its Stream Restoration Challenge until May 30, 2013. The program provides funding to local governments, school systems, and non-governmental organizations looking to carry out projects to improve Chesapeake Bay water quality and create service … Continued
On December 14, 2012, Maryland announced the first round of winners in the State’s Stream Restoration Challenge grant program. The new program plans to provide up to $6 million to help local governments, school systems, and non-governmental organizations carryout projects … Continued
The loss of sensitive species in streams begins to occur at the initial stages of urban development, according to a new study by the USGS. The study found that streams are more sensitive to development than previously understood. Contaminants, habitat … Continued