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Maryland Department of Environment announces $47 million in Clean Water Commerce Act funding for Chesapeake Bay health, economy

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has announced $47 million in funding for 15 projects aimed at reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) says the projects will use a “pay-for-success” model, incentivizing farmers and landowners to implement pollution-reducing practices. The projects will receive funding based on their ability to demonstrate cost-effective clean water solutions. These projects include shoreline […]

Board of Public Works approves $1.7 million for land conservation in Baltimore, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, and Queen Anne’s counties

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week approved more than $1.7 million in grants to help local governments and land trusts buy land and conservation easements to protect natural resources and create parks. The money was from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space Local and Rural Legacy programs. Governor Wes Moore, Treasurer Dereck E. Davis, […]

Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk 2025 date announced

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The date has been announced for the 2025 Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Run and Walk. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 15th. Participants will enjoy a beautiful morning at Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hammerman Area, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay for a 5K Run and/or Walk. Register as an individual or bring a team of […]

Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Maryland Advocacy Director elected to lead Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Maryland Advocacy Director Alan Girard has been elected as the Chair of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative (DLLC) for 2025. The DLLC is a group of diverse stakeholders working to address pollution from chicken litter in the Chesapeake Bay region. Chicken farming has been integral to Delmarva Peninsula culture for a century. Chicken litter, […]

Governor Moore announces support for Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced his administration’s support for the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, a legislative package aimed at protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The bill represents a key component of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental priorities for the 2025 General Assembly. The legislation builds upon existing efforts to improve the Bay’s water quality by introducing comprehensive changes […]

Maryland DNR warns of cold-stunned sea turtles, marine mammals

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles and marine mammals along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast this winter. Cold-stunning occurs when water temperatures drop rapidly, causing animals to become lethargic and hypothermic. This condition can be fatal, especially for sea turtles. According to DNR, cold-stunning typically […]

Chesapeake Bay restoration bill passes house

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation yesterday that would reauthorize several key Chesapeake Bay restoration programs. The bill, known as the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act, passed with a vote of 366-21. The legislation would extend the ACE Act of 2020 for another five years, through fiscal year 2030. The bill designates $92 million annually for […]

Chesapeake Bay ‘dead zone’ remains average in size in 2024

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay’s dead zone, an area of hypoxia where low oxygen levels can’t sustain life, was about average in size in 2024, according to a release from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The annual report, released by the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program, comes as leaders in the region prepare to meet in December to discuss the Bay’s cleanup efforts […]

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