‘Green’ Hotel Proves Saving Energy Makes Money
June 16, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Press and Media, Protecting Waterways, Reading Material, Urban Revitalization and Infill
Proximity Hotel’s restaurant offers an uncommon view in the heart of a busy Greensboro business and shopping district. Just below the outdoor terrace, a restored stream winds through an expanse of tall grass. A colony of turtles and the occasional heron make their homes in this quiet retreat. It’s not what you expect just a [...]
EPA Agrees to Mandatory Pollution Reductions
May 12, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Protecting Waterways, Reading Material, Spread the Word!
After months of intense negotiations, EPA has agreed to a legally binding settlement that requires mandatory, not voluntary, pollution reductions.
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Maryland Assembly Supports Agricultural Growth, Buy Local and Waterway Protection
May 12, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under For Locavores, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways, Reading Material
Read about it in Food Safety News.
BY DAN FLYNN | MAY 12, 2010
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05-15-2010 9am Learn to Make a Rain Barrel and to Compost in Mt. Airy
May 10, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Protecting Waterways, Solid Waste
Free workshop on making your own rain barrel and how to compost at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 1307 North Main Street, Mt. Airy , Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. .
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True Value of Undeveloped Property and Farmland Not Recognized
May 9, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways, Roads, Schools, We Draw the Line: The Hidden Costs of Sprawl, Write a Letter
Not moved by Weinberg’s account
I read with interest Rand D. Weinberg’s opinion in The FNP about the recently approved Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. If I am left unconvinced by his argument, it is because of his own actions to organize and contrive a long series of property amendments that show much less concern for the [...]
On 40th anniversary of Earth Day, local leaders look ahead
April 22, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under For Locavores, Press and Media, Protecting Waterways, Spread the Word!, Volunteer
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Environment and Smart Growth Successes in Annapolis 2010
April 16, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Distribution Material, Municipal Growth, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!, Urban Revitalization and Infill
The following bills passed in the 2010 Legislative Session:
Sustainable Communities (SB 285/HB 475) Continues the highly successful Historic Tax Credit program and extends the program to key non-historic properties for revitalization. This bill also improves coordination between a number of important revitalization programs including Community Legacy, Maryland Main Streets and Maple Street. This important Smart [...]
04-07-2010 Meeting Review: Frederick County Water Quality and Agriculture
April 12, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways, Public Meetings and Workshops
FNP article
Water quality public hearing called a good first step
Session leaves more questions than answers
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05-04-2010 Webinar “Water Clean Up for Agricultural Community”
April 12, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways
Webinar
The next webinar to discuss water clean up for the agricultural community is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on May 4. Register at www.epa.gov/chesapeakebaytmdl
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Act Now to Clean Up Rivers and Streams
March 29, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!, Write a Letter
The Chesapeake Clean Water Act (CCWA) is the most important piece of federal Bay legislation since the 1972 Clean Water Act.
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