From the Maryland Big Tree Program: Former Maryland State Forester John Riley has discovered a huge yellow poplar in Susquehanna State Park in Harford County. Members of the Maryland Big Tree Program recently measured this tree after Mr. Riley brought it to their attention, and found that this tree is the second largest yellow poplar […]
New Harford Democratic Club Talks Environmental Matters at October Meeting
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday October 5, 2011, 7pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn, 1007 Beards Hill Rd., Aberdeen Speaker: Tom Landers from Environment Maryland, who will give an overview of their legislative agenda and political action issues. Tom is well-versed in all environmental matters facing the State of Maryland, especially the Chesapeake […]
Big Tree in Rocks State Park is Crowned Maryland State Champion; Second Tallest Bigtooth Aspen in America
A 121-foot tall Bigtooth Aspen, discovered growing along a popular hiking trail in Rocks State Park last week, has been crowned a new Maryland State Champion as part of the Maryland Big Tree Program. The Maryland Big Tree Program is an effort to measure and catalog the largest trees of each species within the state. […]
Abingdon Library to Hold Rain Garden Workshop Sept. 24
From Harford County Government: The Harford County Department of Public Works in partnership with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the University of Maryland – Master Gardener’s and the Harford County Library will be holding a Rain Garden Workshop at Abingdon Library, Saturday, September 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more […]
Harford Community College Agenda Aug. 9: $3.5 Million Wastewater Treatment Plant Project; Cultural Diversity; Printing Contract
Contract authorizations for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant and related infrastructure are among the items on the August 9 meeting agenda for the Harford Community College Board of Trustees. College officials say that the overall project will consolidate existing systems, expand wastewater flow capacity, and protect the Chesapeake Bay by limiting nitrogen discharge […]
Celebrate President Obama’s 50th Birthday in Aberdeen with New Harford Democratic Club
From the New Harford Democratic Club: On August 3, during the regular meeting of the New Harford Democratic Club, we will celebrate the 50th Birthday of our President, Barak Obama. After our main speaker from Environment Maryland, we will live-stream the President’s birthday party from Chicago, with a ceremony of music and a message from […]
Rep. Harris’ First Bill in Congress to Prevent Harmful Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, Rep. Andy Harris’ first bill – H.R. 2484 Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011- was approved by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee. The bill will likely be considered by the full Science, Space and Technology Committee later this month. “The Chesapeake […]
Susquehanna State Park Campground Re-Opens with New, Green Features
From the Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Park Service (MPS) recently reopened the Susquehanna State Park campground, which had been closed for eight months while undergoing upgrades. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partnered with the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) to complete the eco-friendly renovations. “The Susquehanna State Park campground is […]
