natural resources

A powerful stench was in the air at the Inner Harbor Saturday, as 12-year-olds Alison Chase and Marissa Westerbeke hunched over the water's edge, studying tiny crabs floating to the surface.

Weekend activities: Kid-produced Healthy Harbor video on TV; Loch Raven fest offers chance to see where our water comes from

Dead fish seen in Inner Harbor, by Fort McHenry, as officials say Chesapeake Bay waters discolored by algae south of Annapolis.

Death toll on Arundel creeks raised tenfold; more seen in Dundalk waters

Jersey Shore beach guide to secrets of Cape May, south Jersey coast

Harford County Board of Estimates approves contract for Robin Hood Road improvements

Columbia Gas Transmission's underground pipeline runs alongside David Raymond's house in Cockeysville today as it did when he bought the place 30 years ago, quietly delivering natural gas to Baltimore County and beyond without incident. Still, Raymond stands with dozens of others, including the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, state legislators and the Gunpowder Riverkeeper, raising questions or in outright opposition to a proposal for a new line running along much the same route from

Parks and Recreation presents two projects proposed in the Dublin/Darlington area, a new boat launch on Broad Creek and a new community park and athletic fields.

Baltimore County nonprofit that keeps land from development received Jan Hollman Grant Award at the Maryland Land Conservation Conference will use the money to prioritize its acquisition of properties.

Four rivers to be added to Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, nation's first water trail.

Residents of the Fallston area, and those in Baltimore County for that matter, have every reason to question why Columbia Gas Transmission is in such a hurry and in dire need to construct a parallel natural gas pipeline from Owings Mills in Baltimore County to its Rutledge compression station north of Upper Cross Roads in Harford County.

American Rivers puts Potomac, 'nation's river,' at top of its annual "most endangered" waters list, saying it's threatened by urban and farm pollution, and by threatened cutbacks in federal funding and regulations

The boaters, 41-year-old Richard L. Moore and 49-year-old Daniel V. Graves, were reported missing at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Maryland Natural Resources Police said. They were last seen in an 18-foot tan camouflage Polar craft boat near Clay Island about 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Once targeted for development, wooded 'hillock' at University of Maryland College Park serves as outdoor classroom and laboratory.

Maryland Environmental Trust hosts May 15 land conservation conference

Principio UMC, on Route 7 in Perryville, will hold a Spring Craft Show Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UM, BGE team up to rescue sundial lupines

Ellicott City: The Ellicott City farmers market is now open for the season in new location at the Miller Branch Library

Natural gas pipeline: Residents criticize Columbia Gas' pipeline proposal

Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett, the Republican incumbent fighting to keep his seat in Maryland's 6th District, fired what could be considered the first line of attack against his Democratic opponent in the general election race, criticizing John Delaney in a tweet.

Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay to replant trees cut down for the Baltimore Grand Prix

Wooden stakes mark the path that a proposed underground gas pipeline would cut through Jonathan Guth and Stacy Landsman's property in Baltimore County along its 21-mile route northeast to Harford County. The project would take out about half a stand of woods that Guth says makes a fine noise and privacy buffer between their pale brick four-bedroom house and the main road, and he's not happy about it.

Howard County's master gardeners show off their yards and lawns

Solar panels at River Hill pool will save Columbia Association money

Mostly Main Street: This Sunday is Mother's Day and I can think of no place better to spend it than in the historic district.

Weekend offers climate "dots", invasive weed pull, greening workshop and urban gardening demonstration

Separate dolphin shows to be eliminated at Baltimore's national Aquarium in favor of continuous exhibition

Harford County schools participate in annual Envirothon competition at 4-H camp

Feathers are pretty amazing natural works of art and engineering. They make it possible for birds to fly, regulate body temperature, protect themselves against climate extremes and attract the opposite sex.

Federal agents seek information in death of two bald eagles

As a supplier of organic produce to AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar last summer, John Dove felt no pressure to stick to a rigid delivery schedule.

Scientists blame warm water, sewage leaks for early severe algae bloom

A North Carolina-based nonprofit group launched an ambitious affordable housing program Friday to rehabilitate 500 vacant or foreclosed homes in Baltimore near Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Anne Arundel County volunteer briefs

Dominion Resources, the Richmond, Va.-based energy producer and transporter, said Thursday it will move ahead with plans to convert a liquefied natural terminal at Cove Point in Calvert County into an export facility -- a decision that drew the immediate objection of the Sierra Club.

A state senator discusses the legislative session at a community council meeting.

A total of five stations, including forestry, wildlife, aquatics, soils and a "common issue," had to be completed by each of the teams attending the county's 2012 Envirothon at Bear Branch Center.

Larry Fogelson loves trees. With each tree that falls in his Rodgers Forge community, whether by storm or by age, Fogelson wants another one planted.

Both environmentalists and the oil industry complain about the Obama administration's proposal to open much of Atlantic coast to offshore oil exploration at Annapolis hearing.

'Hunger Games' workouts, paddle board yoga, SPRI 360 and piloxing are latest offerings in Maryland

From a new marketing initiative and a new method for tracking active deals to a new center for entrepreneurship and new staff, the Economic Development Authority has experienced several changes in the past year under the leadership of Laura Neuman.

A total of five stations — aquatics, wildlife, forestry, soil and a current event — had to be completed by each of 25 teams representing 17 Baltimore County high schools at the April 20 competition at Oregon Ridge Park Lodge.

NRP squad practices search-and-secure tactics onboard the USNS Gilliland.

I am writing concerning the letter by Dr. Camay Woodall in the April 18 edition of the Towson Times ("Deer problem around Towson is threat to property, and safety"), concerning the number of deer in the Towson area.

A total of five stations — aquatics, wildlife, forestry, soil and a current event — had to be completed by each of 25 teams representing 17 Baltimore County high schools at the Baltimore County Envirothon Competition, held April 20 at Oregon Ridge Park Lodge.

Efforts to analyze the potential impact of natural gas drilling in Western Md. suffered a major setback with the loss of a funding source