From Maryland Environmental Service: HOGAN ADMINISTRATION RELEASES CONOWINGO DAM PILOT PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL State of Maryland Seeking a Private Partner to Help Demonstrate Results of Sediment Removal The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) announced Sept. 1 the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Conowingo Capacity Recovery and Innovative Reuse and Beneficial Use […]
40 Paddlers Participate in Harford Land Trust’s Annual Kayak Poker Run in Havre de Grace
From Harford Land Trust: Sun and low humidity made for an ideal day on the water for Harford Land Trust’s annual Kayak Poker Run on Sunday, August 13, in Havre de Grace. Forty participants pushed off from the public boat ramp heading south shortly after 9:00AM. The five-mile course hugged the shoreline and included Swan […]
Gov. Hogan Announces Project to Demonstrate Dredging Behind Conowingo Dam, Reuse of Dredged Material
From the Office of the Governor of Maryland: Governor Larry Hogan today held a second Conowingo Dam Summit in Darlington, Maryland, where he hosted state and local officials, regional partners, and members of the scientific, research, and environmental advocacy communities to discuss solutions to the growing threat posed to the Chesapeake Bay by sediment flowing […]
Rep. Harris: “Designation of the Bay as a Critical Habitat for the Sturgeon is an Unnecessary and Burdensome Regulation”
From Congressman Andy Harris: House Committee Approves Harris Chesapeake Bay Amendment On July 13, the House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment introduced by Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2018. This amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement or enforce the designation of […]
Parking Lot at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center Closed for Environmentally Friendly Repaving Project
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation has closed the main parking lot at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center in Abingdon to all visitors until October for a paving and sealcoating project that will reduce stormwater runoff and include a water retention garden. The Center is located on a […]
Harford County Public Schools Wins 2017 Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award
Harford County Public Schools was honored at a recent reception with The 2017 Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award. This award is presented each year to five organizations that have shown a strong commitment to sustainable practices, measurable results, and continual improvement. The winners represent a variety of facility types and sizes, but all have several […]
Study Reveals Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project Would Have “No Significant Impact” on Environment
From the Maryland Department of Transportation: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Amtrak have released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project. The primary purpose of the study was to determine the best way to provide continued rail connectivity along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor […]
Picture Yourself Enjoying Harford Streams Summer Adventure: Visit Harford Streams, Send in Selfies, Win Prizes
From Harford County government: This summer, explore the natural beauty of Harford County streams, take selfies at your favorite locations and win prizes in Harford Streams Summer Adventure, a program from the Harford County Department of Public Works’ Office of Watershed Protection and Restoration. Harford Streams Summer Adventure raises awareness and support for protecting natural […]
