MD: Oceans
Advocates call on Biden administration to decarbonize maritime shipping
With the Port of Baltimore nearing a return to full commercial operations, advocates are renewing their call for an executive order to address …
Study: Thousands of acres of MD farmland facing saltwater intrusion
Researchers have found the amount of land affected by saltwater intrusion on the Delmarva Peninsula has dramatically increased in recent years…
Report: Seagrass Restoration Making Progress in Chesapeake Bay
A new report found some vital improvements in the Chesapeake Bay over the last few years. The Chesapeake Bay Program reported 76,000 acres of …
Report: Maryland Could See Economic Benefit from Farm Conservation Practices
A new study out this week reports Maryland could realize economic benefits from agricultural conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay region…
Report: MD Road Flooding Costs Millions Each Year
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With another extreme hurricane season about to start, a new study found roadway flooding in Maryland occurs not just on the coast …
House Bill Aims to Promote Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - This week, the House of Representatives passed the Moving Forward Act, which includes $3 billion for coastal restoration projects…
Experts: States Should Focus on Flood-Resiliency Projects Despite Pandemic
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Hurricane season officially starts today, and the East Coast -- including Maryland -- could be headed into a harsh storm season …
Senators: Expand Pandemic Aid for Seafood Industry
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With the U.S. seafood industry in an economic free fall during the pandemic, senators and advocacy groups are calling on Congress …
MD Conference to Focus on Cleaning Up Chesapeake Bay
BALTIMORE – Stream recovery projects are a cornerstone in helping to reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and people at the …
Green Jobs for Baltimore with MD Wind Farm Project
OCEAN CITY, Md. – A long-planned wind farm off the coast of Ocean City moved closer to reality this week with the announcement that a new …
Chesapeake Bay Trust Seeks New Ideas for "Mini Grants"
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – If you've got a great idea for how to clean up the environment and are in need of funding to bring that idea to life, you …
Funds for Chesapeake Bay Survive in Federal Spending Bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The spring snowstorm didn't stop Chesapeake Bay advocates from making their way to the nation's capital this week, where they …