Recent News: #local government
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June 18, 2018
Local governments encouraged to review, respond to Army Corps of Engineers Chesapeake Bay Plan
Comments being accepted on the draft comprehensive plan until July 16
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March 28, 2018
A new form of funding helps cities finance green
Baltimore becomes the first city in Maryland to finance through environmental impact bonds
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March 13, 2018
Targeting pollution, one load at a time
The Chesapeake Bay Program sets new targets for nutrient reductions
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January 25, 2018
Updated tools help address pollution and plan for the future
Chesapeake Bay Program unveils a new version of their state-of-the-art suite of modeling tools
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January 11, 2018
Seeing green in infrastructure
Green infrastructure can help local governments lower costs and improve communities, according to the Environmental Finance Center
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November 01, 2016
County-by-county land use data available for review by local governments
Bay Program partners seek input on high-resolution land use datasets
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May 03, 2016
Ten questions for DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau
Chair of Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee speaks on local engagement, Bay restoration
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April 04, 2016
Going Local: How local governments are key in the Bay restoration effort
Chesapeake Bay Program Director Nick DiPasquale discusses the importance of local action
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December 02, 2014
Letter from Leadership: Communities own past, prepare for future with stormwater utilities
Three Maryland towns combat the flooding and pollution facing their communities.
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March 13, 2012
EPA to provide $4 million in grants to local governments for pollution-reducing “green infrastructure” projects
The U.S. EPA will provide $4 million in grants to local governments to reduce pollution to local waterways.
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