Promoting environmental conservation, fair and open government, and active civic engagement in Frederick County, Maryland

New report that looks at penalties for pollution: are they enough to deter industry?

Shad restoration in the Potomac River: an economic resource and ecological experiment

Restoration of the American Shad in the Potomac River Mr. James Cummins, Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin

Urban forestry – an important component to protecting the Chesapeake Bay

Urban Forestry: An Increasingly Critical Component of the Landscape Mr. Michael Galvin, SavATree

Will climate change impact the Potomac watershed?

Future Climate Change in the Potomac Watershed Bart Merrick, NOAA Chesapeake Bay (This text is a summary of Mr. Merrick’s presentation at Hood College Symposium, March 7, 2013)

2/20/13 Citizen majority bay wide support clean up efforts and clean water

2/7/13 Bay’s health showing progress

1/24/13 Frederick County has…”essentially violated the state’s new law aimed at limiting growth on septic systems…

State says three counties flouting septic growth law Planning secretary says O’Malley administration “weighing options”

Governor O’Malley asks Commissioner Young to support clean water efforts

From the Chester River Association: clean river and its use equals grand economic benefits!

In this political climate of environmental regulations = job loss and poor economy, the Chester River Association recently completed a study that suggests otherwise. Add it to your repertoire of studies to whip out when speaking with legislators/staff/others about the need for clean water regulations!

Fair share for clean water

 

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