Press Releases

Bold Steps Towards Smart Growth and Clean Water

Apr 10, 2012

The 2012 legislative session took important steps towards cleaner local waters and protected rural lands.

Elected Officials, Business Owners, and Recreational Fisherman Make Case for Stormwater Utility Fee

Feb 28, 2012

Advocates to testify about community, job, and clean water benefits of reducing stormwater pollution

Making the Case for Open Space

Feb 21, 2012

Report Shows High Need for Land Conservation Funds

Conservation Organizations Evaluate Maryland Counties’ Clean Water Plans

Feb 09, 2012

“Barometers” Show Where Counties are Strong, Where they are Weak, as State Finalizes its Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Plans

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

Smart Growth Advocates Prepare for Battle

Jan 10, 2012

Gear Up to Fight Costs, Pollution from Sprawl 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

Where Does Your Thanksgiving Dinner Come From?

Nov 21, 2011

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

Maryland Leading the Nation in Transportation Efforts:

Dec 14, 2010

Focus Now on Blue Ribbon Commission to Maintain Momentum

TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO CREATE JOBS, SPEND MARYLAND’S DOLLARS MORE WISELY

Mar 02, 2010

 

Environmental Summit Draws Broad Support for Green Agenda

Jan 22, 2010

2010 SESSION TO FOCUS ON BUDGET, TRANSPORTATION, CLEAN WATER

Keeping Farmers Farming

Sep 22, 2009

1000 Friends’ Program Launch & Farm-Friendly Event

New Maryland Transportation Coalition Announces 120-Day Analysis Of Stimulus Funding, Campaign To Reauthorize Federal Law

Jun 29, 2009

“We are slowly turning the ship – but more must be done”

Forum tackles twin challenges of transportation and sprawl

Apr 02, 2009

Better coordination of land use and transportation policies and greater accountability in transportation investments are critical to solving Maryland’s challenges with both growth and transportation, according to participants at a forum held Thursday April 2 in Baltimore by 1000 Friends of Maryland.

Smart, fair and flexible growth bill passes House

Mar 30, 2009

Bill would provide a specific goal for concentrating growth

Diverse coalition backs measure to enhance growth laws

Feb 12, 2009

Legislation to set and enforce standards for Maryland’s Smart Growth program was introduced with wide support from leaders in the environment, affordable housing and faith communities.