Press Release: D.C. Court of Appeals Vacates Federal License for Conowingo Dam

Press Release: D.C. Court of Appeals Vacates Federal License for Conowingo Dam

FERC exceeded its authority when it approved license without certification Maryland issued in 2018 (Silver Spring, MD) Today, the U.S ...
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 ...
Support Grows for Lawsuit Over Conowingo Dam Pollution

Support Grows for Lawsuit Over Conowingo Dam Pollution

Several groups, legislators, and businesses support lawsuit challenging relicensing  (Takoma Park, MD) – Last Friday, three amicus briefs were filed ...
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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