MD: Endangered Species & Wildlife
Monarch Week Highlights Butterfly Population Decline
This is Monarch Week, and environmental advocates are calling attention to the plight of the monarch butterfly. Monarchs are considered essential …
Wild Turkey Restoration in MD a Blueprint for Future Conservation Efforts
As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, many may not realize a century ago, wild turkeys were on the brink of extinction. Conservation groups are …
Report: Mussel Restoration Essential for Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Freshwater mussels are key to keeping the Chesapeake Bay watershed clean, and with more than half of all species now facing …
Trump’s New Rule Imperils Bird Populations
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- As excited Marylanders rush to see a rare colorful transient bird in Montgomery County, the Trump administration has stripped …
MD First State to Ban Foam Food Containers
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- In a victory for environmental groups, Maryland on Thursday becomes the first state in the nation to ban foam food containers…
Federal Budget Bill Aims to Boost Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Efforts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- An almost $1.5 trillion spending plan the Senate is set to vote on Thursday includes a dramatic 16% budget increase for Chesapeake …
MD Volunteers Take Out the Trash from Chesapeake Bay
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It's time to take out the trash – out of the Chesapeake Bay, that is, and the waterways that feed into it. This is the …
National Audubon Society Launches ‘Plants for Birds’ Campaign
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Spring is just a few days away, and the National Audubon Society is promoting plant growth that will help animals that roam …
Chesapeake Bay Reaches Turning Point
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Ongoing efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay have reached a turning point and environmental groups are calling on residents …
Bay Trust: More Things You Can Do to Save the Bay
ANNAPOLIS, Md. --The ongoing multi-million dollar effort to clean up Chesapeake Bay finally is starting to pay off. State scientists found fewer …
Bill Would Make Federal Buildings "Bird Friendly"
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Millions of birds die every year because they can't tell reflections from reality, which means they smash full speed into …
Birds and Bees Responsible for 1 of Every 3 Bites of Food
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As we enjoy the late-summer crops produced in this country and around the world, advocates are hoping everyone will take time …