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Two-thirds of Maryland Voters Support Bay Restoration Fund Increase; Large Majority of Voters – Even in Rural Areas – Support Restrictions on Septics

Jan 19, 2012

Poll Shows Strong Commitment to Clean Water and State Management of Growth

Demonstrating strong support for improving Maryland waterways even in difficult economic times, nearly two-thirds of Maryland voters support increasing the Bay Restoration Fund, currently funded through an annual $30 household fee, and large majorities believe the State should actively manage growth and restrict septic systems, according to a poll released today.

Smart Growth Advocates Prepare for Battle

Jan 10, 2012

Gear Up to Fight Costs, Pollution from Sprawl Development

Advocates from 1000 Friends of Maryland are ready for a fight this legislative session. The enemy? The high costs and increased pollution from sprawling development.

As Maryland Submits its Clean Water Plan to the EPA, Many County Plans Show Much Work to be Done before July

Dec 15, 2011

Conservation Organizations Say Counties Have Time to Rectify, Cite Local Benefits of Reducing Pollution

(Annapolis, MD) – With Maryland due to release its draft State-wide Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan today, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency, a coalition of conservation organizations expressed concern about the weak or incomplete pollution reduction plans submitted by many local governments. However, advocates stress that local governments still have time to produce strong clean water plans before the July 2012 final deadline.

Where Does Your Thanksgiving Dinner Come From?

Nov 21, 2011

New Study Shows Just 48% of our Thanksgiving food is produced in Maryland

A new study released today by 1000 Friends of Maryland found that just 48% of the foods commonly found on a Thanksgiving table are grown locally.