Maryland awards $30.9 million to improve water quality and increase resilience

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday announced the awarding of $30.9 million in grants to local communities to implement projects that will restore local waterways, increase climate resilience, and develop the next generation of environmental stewards. “We are pleased to support these innovative projects that will help us achieve our environmental goals,” Maryland Department of […]

Omnibus spending bill: Governor Larry Hogan issues statement on Chesapeake Bay funding

Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday issued a statement on Congress’ passage of the omnibus government funding bill that includes Chesapeake Bay funding. The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill overrides the Trump administration’s proposed cuts in the current fiscal year.  The bill would maintain the Chesapeake Bay Program funding at last year’s level. “As governor of Maryland and Chairman of the […]

New partnership aims to add 10 billion new oysters to Chesapeake Bay by 2025

A partnership of more than 20 organizations, businesses, non-profits, and educational institutions has established a bold new goal of adding 10 billion new oysters to the Chesapeake Bay by 2025. The result will be cleaner water and creation of jobs that will help local economies, says the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the organization spearheading the new Chesapeake 10 Billion Oysters Partnership. […]