How limiting pollution encourages job growth, report by CBF
January 5, 2012 by FofFC
Filed under Chesapeake Bay, Protecting Waterways, Reading Material, Spread the Word!
Debunking the “Job Killer” Myth How Pollution Limits Encourage Jobs in the Chesapeake Bay Region Share and Enjoy:
Public Hearing Wedn Nov 16th 6pm on New Market: Rezoning and land use change proposal information
November 13, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under New Market, Protecting Waterways, Roads, Schools, Spread the Word!, Water and Sewer
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Potomac Conservancy gives Potomac a “D” in river health due (sites cause as impact from development)
November 10, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Protecting Waterways
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Current Growth Policies versus Smart Growth Scenarios: comparison of costs and environmental implications
Data table from PlanMaryland (page 2-27). Share and Enjoy:
Public Comment on PlanMaryland due by November 9, 2011
Revised Draft Plan – September 2011 After reviewing 120 days of public comment on its initial draft of PlanMaryland the Maryland Department of Planning on September 9, 2011 released a revised draft. MDP is requesting public comment on the revised draft through November 9, 2011 before it prepares a plan to submit to Governor Martin [...]
FoFC Board Chair weighs in: Our state needs PlanMaryland
September 15, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Municipal Growth: addressing the hidden costs of sprawl in New Market, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!
Our state needs PlanMaryland Originally published August 31, 2011 Share and Enjoy:
Express your opinion of PlanMaryland
August 24, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Growing Smart with Adequate Public Services, Municipal Growth: addressing the hidden costs of sprawl in New Market, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Press and Media, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!, Urban Revitalization and Infill, We Draw the Line: Comprehensive Plan
Over the next 20 years, there will be nearly 1,000,000 more people, over 400,000 additional households and over 600,000 new jobs in Maryland.Where will all these people live and work, how will they get to their jobs? Share and Enjoy:
A call for people to help move stranded and trapped fish to Potomac River
May 24, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Chesapeake Bay, Protecting Waterways, Spread the Word!
The Potomac River flooded last week and crested the C/O canal in multiple locations. This high water event will cause fish to be become stranded and trapped in the normally dry C/O canal….ultimately killing them as the water slowly drains back out.I am in need of a few volunteers. This same event happened last spring and recovery efforts saved [...]
PUBLIC HEARING MAY 17th 7pm Nationally heralded Frederick County Village Center zoning category under threat by Board of County Commissioners
05-17 7pm Winchester Hall PUBLIC HEARING: a call for citizens to voice their opinion on the Food Lion in Jefferson MD Share and Enjoy:
Wrap up on 2011 legislative session from Maryland League of Conservation Voters
April 13, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Chesapeake Bay, Distribution Material, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!
Wrap up on 2011 legislative session from Maryland League of Conservation Voters The Maryland General Assembly adjourned last night and there is little to celebrate this year. Unfortunately the legislature failed to enact significant protections for Marylanders’ water, air, and public health. Legislators missed many opportunities to make long-term investments in Maryland, leaving Maryland LCV, many [...]
