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FoFC builds volunteer corps to document stream pollution

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Sign on to the Clean Water pledge!

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Help clean Frederick County streams

Write a note to our legislators in Annapolis TODAY! Share and Enjoy:

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Frederick County farmer speaks out in favor of better farm management to protect our streams

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Concerned about our polluted water in Frederick County? Write your delegate this week!

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How limiting pollution encourages job growth, report by CBF

Debunking the “Job Killer” Myth How Pollution Limits Encourage Jobs in the Chesapeake Bay Region Share and Enjoy:

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A call for people to help move stranded and trapped fish to Potomac River

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 [...]

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Wrap up on 2011 legislative session from Maryland League of Conservation Voters

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 [...]

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CBF Appeal: take action to preserve funding for Chesapeake Bay clean up

March 16, 2011 by FofFC  
Filed under Chesapeake Bay, Protecting Waterways

The budget debate is really heating up in the Maryland General Assembly and key decisions will be made very soon. Currently, there is a serious assault being mounted against two of Maryland’s primary funding sources for cleaning up the Bay and for preserving valuable farmland and open space. I write to ask that you please [...]

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