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Stormwater Runoff

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Guest

What is Stormwater runoff? The Environmental Protection Agency states that Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation (rain and melting snow) events flows over land or impervious surfaces and does not seep into the ground. As the runoff moves across the … Continue reading →

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Green Roofs

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Guest

Historically, mankind has grown plants atop structures since ancient times. The ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia (4th millennium BC– 600 BC) had plantings of trees and shrubs on above ground terraces according to Heather Shimmin’s website: http://www.heathershimmin.com/a-brief-history-of-roof-gardens.   What is a … Continue reading →

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Reclaimed Wood: What It Is and Where It Comes From

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Guest

When people need wood, one of the first places they go is the neighborhood lumberyard or home improvement store. A more sustainable alternative, however, is to use reclaimed wood. Reclaimed, or salvaged, wood is catching on as consumers increasingly look … Continue reading →

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What are Green Jobs?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Guest

As of 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their definition of green jobs, stating, “Green jobs are either:  jobs in businesses that produce goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources, or jobs in which … Continue reading →

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Earth Day – Let’s Celebrate

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Guest

Earth Day is an annual holiday, celebrated on April 22 and this year marks the 43rd anniversary, of which events are held around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection, according to the website: http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-history-movement. Earth Day is celebrated … Continue reading →

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That’s (not) a Wrap – Environmental Legislative Wrap-up

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Guest

Midnight, April 8, 2013, marked the close of the Maryland General Assembly session. According to the Maryland League of Conservation voters, the hot environmental issues for this year’s agenda were: Offshore Wind Marcellus Shale – Hydraulic Fracturing Smart on Pesticides: … Continue reading →

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BayScapes for gardens, the Bay, and your business

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Guest

How can BayScaping your property be good for your employees, your community and your business? What are BayScapes? BayScapes are landscapes that are environmentally-friendly and benefit people, communities, wildlife and the Chesapeake Bay according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Eastern … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Springtime Gardening Tips

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Guest

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, now is the time to prepare, plan, and plant for sustainable springtime planting. Focusing on the Mid-Atlantic region, these gardening tips can be accomplished over the next few months. PREPARATION The … Continue reading →

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Maryland General Assembly – Environmental Legislative Agenda 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Guest

It’s a new year and environmental issues abound in the Maryland Legislature. According to the League of Conservation Voters, www.mdlcv.org/issues, the hot ticket items for this year’s Environmental Legislative Agenda are: Clean Water Healthy Families Offshore Wind Marcellus Shale – … Continue reading →

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Your corner of the world

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Guest

Editor’s note:  This post originally appeared on Baystride Images.  The author was inspired by a keynote speech given at a conference in Norfolk by Sustainable Growth’s Ned Tillman. By John Gresham Yes, after way too long, I am back on … Continue reading →

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