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Stormwater

Anne Arundel Council Overrides Executive’s ‘Rain Tax’ Veto

The Anne Arundel County Council has voted to override the county executive’s veto of a stormwater remediation fee and will now consider emergency legislation to modify the fee.

2013/05/02

Anne Arundel Executive Vetoes Stormwater Fee

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has vetoed a stormwater remediation fee, asking the county council to consider phasing-in fees for some property owners.

2013/04/26

Md. Seeking Stream Restoration Challenge Proposals

State officials say they are seeking proposals for Maryland’s Stream Restoration Challenge.

2013/04/23

Businesses Fear Huge Bills From Stormwater Fee

Bill Blanchett crunched some numbers and cringed.

2013/03/26

City Hauls Away Massive Amounts Of Trash In Gwynns Run Stream Cleanup

Gwynns Run got a mass cleanup Friday. City workers hauled away tons of trash and debris from the watershed.

2013/03/22

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.

2013/03/05

Frederick Legislators Vote To Fight Stormwater Fee

Frederick County lawmakers voted to support a bill releasing the county from charging property owners a stormwater runoff fee.

2013/01/19

Univ. Of Md. Gets EPA Grant To Help Cut Stormwater Runoff

The University of Maryland received a huge grant to help communities keep the Chesapeake Bay clean.

2012/09/24

Lack Of Progress Costs Va. Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Funds

Virginia is losing federal aid for Chesapeake Bay restoration projects because the Environmental Protection Agency is not satisfied with the state’s efforts to address stormwater pollution.

2012/09/11

CBF: Irene Shows Importance Of Runoff Control

A Chesapeake Bay Foundation scientist says the approach of Hurricane Irene highlights the importance of controlling stormwater runoff in the watershed.

2011/08/23