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Legislature finalizes limits on new septic systems

The Maryland Legislature has passed a controversial bill that limits where new septic systems can be installed.

Monday - 04/09/2012, 04:27pm EDT

Tags: septic systems, Thomas V. Mike Miller, The Library of Virginia

Legislature completes work on flush tax increase

Marylanders can likely expect a hike in their annual sewer bills.

Monday - 04/09/2012, 04:27pm EDT

Tags: Maryland House, flush tax, House Environmental Matters Committee, presidential campaign,

Chesapeake grasses down in 2011; rain, heat blamed

Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay declined more than 20 percent last year, hurt by summer heat and heavy rains and snow melt that sent tons of mud and debris into the bay, the Chesapeake Bay Program said Wednesday.

Wednesday - 03/28/2012, 12:08pm EDT

Tags: grasses, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Baltimore gets rare visit from harp seal

A seal that normally makes its home in the waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans made its way to the Baltimore area this week.

Friday - 03/09/2012, 11:38am EST

Tags: harp seal, National Aquarium, Edgemere,

Oyster farming links Va. company to Annapolis

When it comes to oysters, Severn Inn customers want them local, and they want them salty.

Monday - 03/05/2012, 05:44pm EST

Tags: Severn Inn, War Shore Oyster Company, Pungoteague Creek, Port City Brewing Company

Company agrees to fine for Va. sludge violations

Synagro LLC has agreed to pay a civil fine and make improvements to resolve sewage sludge violations in three Virginia counties.

Monday - 02/27/2012, 03:16pm EST

Tags: Synagro LLC, treated sewage sludge, Fauquier County, Essex County, Goochland County,

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