From Harford Campaign for Liberty: Most Americans are still unaware of Agenda 21 and its partner in crime, ICLEI. This shouldn’t be surprising as both organizations operate in stealth mode, knowing that the enlightened would resist their goals with vigor. Luckily, a handful of activists, most notable, Carroll County Commissioner, Richard Rothschild, have dragged these […]
Harford County Executive Craig: Stormwater Fee is the Latest to Come Down the Pipe
From Harford County government: By now, you have most likely heard of the new state-required stormwater fee that 10 Maryland counties, including Harford, must start collecting in the near future. What this means for Harford County taxpayers is that you will now have to pay an annual fee that will go toward funding stormwater infrastructure […]
Maryland Watch: Frank Perdue’s Long Goodbye
It’s no secret that Maryland envrionmentalists hate the poultry industry in Maryland. They blame chicken farms up and down the Eastern Shore for polluting the Chesapeake Bay, all to make massive corporate profits for Frank Perdue’s family. A stinging loss for the environmentalists occured recently when the University of Maryland’s Environmental Law Clinic spent taxpayer […]
Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation Announces 2013 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the release of the draft 2013 Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan. The Plan is an element of the overall County Master Plan which refines and implements the goals of the Master Plan and Land Use Element Plan. This update process […]
Harford County Announces Informational Meeting on State-Mandated Stormwater Remediation Fee
From Harford County government: On May 2, 2012, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law House Bill 987, which requires 10 Maryland counties, including Harford, to collect a Stormwater Remediation Fee to fund the implementation of local stormwater management practices and stream and wetland restoration projects. This bill passed the House of Delegates by a […]
Rep. Harris Announced as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee
From the office of U.S. Congressman Andy Harris: Representative Andy Harris (MD-1) released the following statement regarding the official announcement of his Chairmanship to the Subcommittee on Environment by Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21): “I am honored to continue my Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Environment of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. I […]
Harford County Health Department Reminds Public of New Septic System Regulations Taking Effect in New Year
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that, effective January 1, 2013, any On-site Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) will be required to have a Best Available Technology (BAT). The BAT units will cost substantially more than the conventional concrete septic tanks that are currently required. On September 21, […]
Harford Land Trust’s First Annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction Raises $30,000
From Harford Land Trust: On Saturday, October 27, hundreds of supporters filled the Bel Air Armory for the Harford Land Trust’s (HLT) first annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction, raising more than $30,000 for the non-profit that helps protect farms and forests and create community parks in Harford County. According to Harry Webster, Jr., president […]