On May 25, 2023 the United States Supreme Court released a unanimous decision regarding coverage of the Clean Water Act, reversing a recent decision by lower courts. The opinion limits the Environmental Protection Administration’s ability to regulate wetlands unless they … Continued
Calling all boaters. Centreville has moved the marine pump out station to a new home at the transient docking area along the Centreville Wharf Park boardwalk. Whether you have a holding tank, portable, or bucket, the pump out station is … Continued
For the 3rd year, Maryland’s Department of Agricultural is offering funds to farmers to plant streamside buffers. Three types of buffers are eligible for funding and free technical assistance from local soil conservation districts under this program: forest buffers planted … Continued
A recent report by the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance looked at the problem of plastics in the Bay and the responsibility of plastic packaging producers in decreasing the amount. Holding the producers accountable for its end-of-life … Continued
The University of Maryland’s Center for Agro-Ecology has recently completed and issued a report on the state of Maryland’s forests and trees. Using high-resolution aerial surveys, the study shows continuing forest loss statewide of roughly 6,000 acres a year from … Continued
