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Chesapeake Bay

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The 200-mile-long Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary -- a body of water where fresh water rivers and ocean water meet -- in the United States. Estuaries are very fertile ecosystems that provide homes for countless species of plants and animals, but they can also be some of the most fragile environments as evidenced by the Chesapeake Bay's history. Environmental concerns about the Chesapeake Bay's health heightened in the mid-20th century when people began to notice oyster populations were dying off and the water quality began to decline because of pollution. Watershed groups formed in the 1970s after Congressional action helped to alleviate the problems, but maintaining and improving the...  Show more »
The 200-mile-long Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary -- a body of water where fresh water rivers and ocean water meet -- in the United States. Estuaries are very fertile ecosystems that provide homes for countless species of plants and animals, but they can also be some of the most fragile environments as evidenced by the Chesapeake Bay's history. Environmental concerns about the Chesapeake Bay's health heightened in the mid-20th century when people began to notice oyster populations were dying off and the water quality began to decline because of pollution. Watershed groups formed in the 1970s after Congressional action helped to alleviate the problems, but maintaining and improving the Bay's overall health is still a struggle for environmentalists today. The Chesapeake Bay watershed includes parts of six states (Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) and all of the District of Columbia. This vast watershed means agencies and environmental groups in several states must collaborate on Bay issues.  « Show less

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    Nov 10, 2009 |Resource Link| Baltimore Sun
  1. Nov 11, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  2. Cleansing actions

    When proposed environmental regulations draw criticism from polluters as too tough and from advocates as not tough enough, it's possible the proverbial "sweet spot" of middle ground has been hit. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's latest plans for the Chesapeake Bay cleanup may be a work in progress, but clearly a measure of progress is involved.
    When proposed environmental regulations draw criticism from polluters as too tough and from advocates as not tough enough, it's possible the proverbial "sweet spot" of middle ground has been hit. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's latest plans for...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Elijah E. Cummings, Regional Authority, Pollution, Local Authority

  3. Nov 10, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  4. Bay cleanup rules should be applauded

    Federal action on Chesapeake Bay cleanup should be applauded, not criticized. ("Bay cleanup plan calls for expanded federal regulation," Nov. 9, and "U.S. calls for more action to restore Chesapeake Bay," Nov. 10). Federal regulation will provide...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Litigation and Regulation, James Inhofe

  5. Nov 10, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  6. U.S. calls for more action to restore Chesapeake Bay

    The Obama administration unveiled a new strategy Monday for restoring the Chesapeake Bay that calls for stiffer controls on farm and urban runoff, but Republicans in Washington criticized legislation that would give the federal government more regulatory authority to clamp down on pollution in the nation's largest estuary.
    Baltimore Sun reporter
    The Obama administration unveiled a new strategy Monday for restoring the Chesapeake Bay that calls for stiffer controls on farm and urban runoff, but Republicans in Washington criticized legislation that would give the federal government more...

    Tags: Bodies of Water, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Pollution, Farms, Agricultural Research and Technology

  7. Nov 9, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  8. Bay cleanup plan calls for expanded federal regulation

    The Obama administration unveiled today a new strategy for restoring the Chesapeake Bay, calling for expanded regulation and enforcement to curb polluted runoff from farms and urban and suburban lands, but pledging to work with state officials in devising new controls.
    Baltimore Sun reporter
    The Obama administration unveiled today a new strategy for restoring the Chesapeake Bay, calling for expanded regulation and enforcement to curb polluted runoff from farms and urban and suburban lands, but pledging to work with state officials in devising...

    Tags: Environmental Cleanup, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water, Regional Authority, Litigation and Regulation

  9. Nov 10, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  10. How do builders, Farm Bureau plan to save the Bay?

    The Maryland Builders Association and the Farm Bureau are both grossly mischaracterizing the impacts of recent federal proposals to restore the Chesapeake Bay ("U.S. to tighten rules for bay clean-up," Nov. 9, and "New push planned in Congress to clean up...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Farms, Environmental Pollution

  11. Nov 9, 2009 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
  12. EPA fills in details on new bay plan

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    Federal officials on Monday announced a wide range of initiatives, from expanding oyster sanctuaries to enlisting youth volunteers, to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The plans are part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's response to an order...

    Tags: Oysters, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resources, Interior Policy, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

  13. Nov 10, 2009 |Blog| baltimoresun.com
  14. How much for AAA four-diamond hotel stay?

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    OK. I was curious so thought I would share. Here's what it costs to stay overnight midweek at Maryland's AAA Four-Diamond resorts, according to hotels.com. May be more affordable at Priceline.com or even AAA.com. Not sure. But both Loews and Rocky Gap...
  15. Nov 8, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  16. Day Trip

    <h5 class=&quot;subhead">Waterfowl Festival</h5><span class="leadin">Where: </span> Easton; follow signs to free parking and then use the continuous free bus service to visit the exhibits.
    Waterfowl Festival Where: Easton; follow signs to free parking and then use the continuous free bus service to visit the exhibits. When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 What: The three-day festival celebrates and...

    Tags: Dog (animal), Tilghman Island, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Fishing, Oxford (Talbot, Maryland)

  17. Nov 9, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  18. U.S. to tighten rules for bay cleanup

    The Obama administration is to unveil today its plan for taking control of the lagging Chesapeake Bay cleanup, amid growing grumbling from developers, farmers and even state officials that Washington is overreaching in what has until recently been a largely cooperative effort among the bay states.
    Baltimore Sun reporter
    The Obama administration is to unveil today its plan for taking control of the lagging Chesapeake Bay cleanup, amid growing grumbling from developers, farmers and even state officials that Washington is overreaching in what has until recently been a...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Martin O'Malley, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Litigation and Regulation, Pollution

  19. Nov 8, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  20. A driving tour of Maryland's byways offers beauty, history and more

    The fall colors may have peaked, with more leaves clinging to turf than trees, but it's still not too late for an autumn auto tour. Last month, the Federal Highway Administration designated four Maryland routes as America's Byways, placing them among the...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Johns Hopkins University, Natural Resources, Harriet Tubman, Interreligious Dialogue

  21. Nov 7, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  22. BGE head led building of Calvert Cliffs

    George Vincent McGowan, the retired chief executive officer of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. whose civic roles included the chairmanship of the University of Maryland Board of Regents, died of heart failure Thursday at the Hospice of Queen Anne's County. The Queenstown resident was 81.
    George Vincent McGowan, the retired chief executive officer of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. whose civic roles included the chairmanship of the University of Maryland Board of Regents, died of heart failure Thursday at the Hospice of Queen Anne's County....

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Walters Art Museum, Queen Anne (Prince George's, Maryland), Engineering, Clubs and Associations

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