From Anita C. Leight Estuary Center: Twenty years ago, a unique partnership between federal, state and county resources came together to create one of Harford County’s hidden gems. The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center at Otter Point Creek is one of the few remaining large freshwater tidal marshes in the upper Chesapeake Bay accessible to […]
State Highway Administration Invites Comments on Plan to Improve Chesapeake Bay Water Quality
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) invites the public to provide comments on plans and methods to meet federally mandated requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and improve Chesapeake Bay water quality. Citizens are encouraged to read the draft plan and provide comments online. […]
Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace Re-certified as Maryland Clean Marina
From Tidewater Marina: Tidewater Marina is doing its share to protect Maryland’s waterways. General Manager, Jeff Andrews, has announced that Tidewater Marina was recently re-certified as a Maryland Clean Marina. The only certified clean marina in Havre de Grace, Tidewater has been a Maryland Clean Marina since 2001. The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative employs a […]
Picture Yourself Enjoying Harford Streams Summer Adventure: Visit Harford Streams, Send in Selfies, Win Prizes
From Harford County government: This summer, explore the natural beauty of Harford County streams, snap selfies at your favorite locations, and win prizes in Harford Streams Summer Adventure, an exciting new program from the Harford County Dept. of Public Works’ Office of Watershed Protection and Restoration. Harford Streams Summer Adventure seeks to raise awareness and […]
Harford Glen Names 2016 Green Teachers of the Year
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford Glen recently hosted the 7th Annual Environmental Scholarship and Green Awards event. Awards were presented to educators, students, committed volunteers, and local businesses who are dedicated to the support of Harford Glen and environmental education in Harford County Public Schools (HCPS). This year’s Green Teachers of the Year were […]
C. Milton Wright High; Churchville, Hickory, Jarrettsville Elementary Named 2016 Maryland Green Schools
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools is pleased to share that the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) announced that C. Milton Wright High School has been newly certified as a 2016 Maryland Green School. In addition, Jarrettsville Elementary, Hickory Elementary, and Churchville Elementary schools have been recertified as 2016 […]
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 16th Annual River Sweep to Clean Susquehanna River Shoreline
From the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway: Come join us for our 16th Annual River Sweep to celebrate Earth Day Saturday – April 23, 2016 8:30am-12:00pm Partner with us to make a difference this Earth Day as we clean the shoreline of the Susquehanna River and its tributaries. REGISTER by Tuesday, April 19th at www.upperbaytrails.com/Riversweep1.html or […]
Harford County Earns Recognition as a 2015 Tree City USA
From the Arbor Day Foundation: Dear Tree City USA Supporter, On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation, I write to congratulate Harford County on earning recognition as a 2015 Tree City USA. Residents of Harford County should be proud to live in a community that makes the planting and care of trees a priority. Harford […]
