On 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act, MD is Failing Landmark Law; Advocates Demand Improved Enforcement

On 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act, MD is Failing Landmark Law; Advocates Demand Improved Enforcement

Despite Promise of “Fishable, Swimmable” Waters by 1983, 80% of MD Rivers and Streams are Unsafe for Swimming EMBARGOED FOR ...
Press Release: D.C. Court Hears Legal Challenge of FERC’s Order to Grant 50-year License  to Constellation Energy to Operate Conowingo Dam

Press Release: D.C. Court Hears Legal Challenge of FERC’s Order to Grant 50-year License to Constellation Energy to Operate Conowingo Dam

Waterkeeper groups fight to ensure Constellation Energy pays it fair share and does not destroy the Bay (Takoma Park, MD) ...
‘State of the Chesapeake Bay’ Report Shows Lack of Enforcement in Maryland Led to Significant Increase in Pollution

‘State of the Chesapeake Bay’ Report Shows Lack of Enforcement in Maryland Led to Significant Increase in Pollution

The Chesapeake Bay Program released the annual State of the Chesapeake Bay report last week, analyzing the Bay’s health and ...
June 29: Town Hall: Conowingo Dam’s Massive Threat to Bay Cleanup

June 29: Town Hall: Conowingo Dam’s Massive Threat to Bay Cleanup

Conowingo Dam, May 2019. Photo credit: John Pavoncello The Conowingo Dam is the single most important issue as well as ...
The Restoration of the Bay Starts with Local Streams & Communities

The Restoration of the Bay Starts with Local Streams & Communities

By Betsy Nicholas, Executive Director As Chesapeake Bay Awareness week is upon us, I wish I were filled with more ...
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