From Harford Land Trust: The Harford Land Trust (HLT), a non-profit organization that helps protect farms and forests and create community parks in Harford County, will hold its first annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction fundraiser on October 27 at the Bel Air Armory. The Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. […]
Harford County Government Adopts Paperless Direct Deposit System; Part of Green Star Program
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD.) – In 2008, County Executive David R. Craig formed the Energy Management Steering Committee, otherwise known as the Green Team, as one of his Environmental Initiatives. The goal of the Green Team is to guide energy and resource efficiency practices within the County. To foster a culture of […]
Harford County Renegotiates Internal Recycling Contract; Green Team Awards Green Star for 4th Quarter
From Harford County government: The Green Star for the 4th quarter is Aaron Hall of Harford County Government Department of Procurement for collectively renegotiating the county recycling contract. Recycling is a critical element within the sustainability initiatives; however wanting to recycle and having the capability to recycle can be two different things. Aaron Hall, of […]
Del. Glass: “There is Evidence that Suggests these Meters May be Dangerous to Our Bodies and the Environment”
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Editor: As you may know, I introducedHouse Bill 878 which is the Public Utilities – Smart Meters – Opt-Out Option this past Legislative Session in an effort to allow Marylanders the ability to Opt-Out out of having a Smart Meter installed. Unfortunately, the Bill was ruled “unfavorable” by the Economic […]
Harford Christian School Finishes in Top Ten of National Canon Envirothon Competition
From Harford Christian School: Selingrove PA – Harford Christian School capped off the annual Canon Envirothon national competition (July 22 – 27) by nailing down seventh place, it was announced by HCS faculty advisor Ada Stambaugh. The top-ten finish followed a week of intensive grilling in several natural resource subject areas during the competition held […]
Environmental Protection Agency Awards $100,000 to Lilly Run/Susquehanna River Project in Havre de Grace
From the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway (LSHG): Dear Friends of the LSHG: Many of you joined us at the Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace on March 13, 2012 where, at my invitation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Chesapeake Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) announced […]
Depman: Great Horned Owls Raise Family Near Bel Air Golf Course
From John Depman: This winter a pair of Great Horned owls took up residence in the lower section of Glenwood/Country Club Park near the golf course. The result of their joint venture is evident in this picture, taken in late April in a Rolling Road backyard. The mother owl is never too far from the […]
Join Naturalists in Environmental Treasure Hunt at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center’s 6th Annual BioBlitz
From the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center: BioBlitz 2012 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center April 28-29 Join scientists from around the Chesapeake Bay to participate in a scientific race against time as we stage our Sixth Annual BioBlitz. So what is a BioBlitz? It’s an environmental treasure hunt! Two fun-filled days of searching the park […]
