From Harford County government: Harford County has been recognized by the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry. This marks the 9th year Harford County has earned this national recognition. Harford County also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community […]
“Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale: Ship Strikes are Deadly;” Free Lecture at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
From the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 ~ 7 pm By: Bruce Russell, Retired Coast Guard Commander Tales of sea monsters scuttling ships have fueled imaginations ever since intrepid mariners first set out to sea. Herman Melville wrote in his classic Moby Dick the tale of a sperm whale attacking and […]
Lisanti: $4 Million Available for Chesapeake Local Governments To Implement Green Infrastructure
From Mary Ann Lisanti, Chair of the Local Government Advisory Committee: For the past two years, it has been my honor and privilege to Chair the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and represent 1,800 units of local government in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Our committee is made up of local government officials from Maryland, Pennsylvania, […]
Plans for Deer Creek Streambank Restructuring in Rocks State Park Proceed; Environmental Impact Concerns Linger
From Deborah Bowers, Save The Rocks: Plans to construct a stone wall within Deer Creek to stabilize Route 24 through Rocks State Park are progressing despite concerns about the environmental impacts of its construction – particularly given the revelation that a species of freshwater mussel in need of conservation lives within that stretch of creek. […]
Rep. Harris Questions “Junk Science” About Safety of Hydrofracking; Filmmaker Removed from Hearing by Police
From the office of U.S. Rep Andy Harris: Rep. Andy Harris held a subcommittee hearing to review the EPA’s approach to ground water research in Pavillion, Wyoming. Witnesses highlighted a number of concerns with EPA’s December 8, 2011 draft findings, including the failure of the Agency to adequately consult with state and federal experts, the […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Dec. 19: Public Hearing on Creation of “Green Team;” Local Government Insurance Trust Agreement; New Forest Conservation Code
The Havre de Grace City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night regarding a resolution which would create a “Green Team,” charged with surveying the city for opportunities to save energey, reduce the municipal carbon footprint, protect water supplies, and generally revitalize the community by protecting its natural assets. The public hearing, which begins […]
Conservation and Stewardship Poster Contest Helps Harford County Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink
From Harford County government: Harford County Government and Harford County Public Schools have announced the winners of the 2nd annual Conservation and Stewardship Poster Contest at an awards ceremony held December 1 at the Eden Mill Nature Center in Pylesville. Parents, teachers and Harford County Public School administrators joined Harford County Government’s Sustainability Office and […]
Kunkel: Menhaden, “The Treasure of the Chesapeake,” Finally Getting a Chance
The following op-ed was provided to The Dagger by Giuliana Kunkel, a Masters of Public Policy candidate at the University of Maryland. Marylanders treasure the Chesapeake Bay for its natural beauty, its economic value, and of course, for its wildlife. Last Thursday, a highly valued member of Bay’s ecosystem finally received the attention that it […]
