Pollution
Inner Harbor Water Quality Gets A Grade Of ‘C Minus’
A grade of “C minus” is a long way from the honor roll, but because it represents the water quality in the Inner Harbor, it’s better than expected.
Developer Seeks $37M For Fort Detrick Pollution
A Frederick developer is seeking $37 million for what it claims is the Army’s failure to stop toxic chemicals from Fort Detrick from polluting groundwater off post.
Md. Environmentalists To Announce Wicomico Groundwater Response
Maryland environmental officials plan to brief residents on how they will respond to groundwater contamination in Wicomico County.
Rain Tax Will Fall On Md. Property Owners
Rain on the roof. That’s often a comforting sound. But soon it’s going to mean money out of your pocket.
Project Clean Stream Kicks Off Around Maryland
Over the next few weeks, thousands of volunteers will come together across the state as Project Clean Stream kicks off in Maryland.
Traffic Pollution Can Cause Asthma In Kids (Not Just Trigger It)
A new survey confirms children living near heavy traffic areas are more at risk of asthma.
Businesses Fear Huge Bills From Stormwater Fee
Bill Blanchett crunched some numbers and cringed.
Md. House Amends Budget Bill For Sued Farmers
The Maryland House of Delegates amended the state budget on Wednesday to make up to $300,000 available to help a farm family pay its legal bills after it was sued unsuccessfully over alleged poultry pollution.
Md. Hosts Stormwater Runoff Meeting For Officials
Top state officials led by Gov. Martin O’Malley hosted Maryland county and local officials at a meeting Monday dedicated to reducing stormwater runoff, a major source of Chesapeake Bay pollution. But many worry about the cost of reducing it.
Appeal: Potomac Pollution Should Meet Md. Criteria
A watershed-protection group wants the West Virginia Environmental Quality Board to overturn a Potomac River pollution permit for a federal complex in Shepherdstown and instead impose Maryland’s tougher sampling requirements.
Perdue, Grower Seek Attorney Fees For Failed Suit
Perdue Farms and an Eastern Shore contract grower who successfully defended a poultry pollution suit should be awarded attorney fees to discourage similar suits in the future, attorneys said in filings Thursday.
Md. Reports On County Growth Law Compliance
A Maryland Department of Planning report says two Maryland counties have “largely ignored” a law designed to limit septics growth to fight pollution.


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