Environmental Report, March 2025
The last week in February was invasive species awareness week.
All you Weed Warriors and Wanna Be Weed Warriors!!!!
The website below has very good information on how to spot, control, and weed invasive plants. There is also information about invasive aquatic life ….an impact on our fishing areas, for sure.
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/invasive/celebrate-nisaw.htm
Environmental Update: Support the Maryland Bottle Bill!
Maryland is considering an important step to reduce plastic pollution in our waterways. Senate Bill 346 / House Bill 232, the Maryland Bottle Bill, would establish a deposit / refund recycling system to keep beverage containers out of our rivers, parks, and streets. Bottle bills have been proven to increase recycling rates and reduce litter in other states.
Now is the time to act! Contact your Maryland legislators and urge them to support this bill. Find your representatives here.
For more details, visit the Maryland Sierra Club. Let’s protect our waters!
Environmental Update: Progress on Water Protection in VA & MD
Shenandoah River Study Funded: $500,000 secured for a U.S. Geological Survey study on harmful algal blooms, helping to protect aquatic life and public health.
PFAS Action in Virginia: Small legislative steps were made to track PFAS pollution (forever chemicals) from industrial sources, though funding for broader testing and cleanup efforts was not approved.
PFAS Protections in Maryland: Advocates are pushing for stronger regulations on PFAS in biosolids and pesticides to prevent toxic contamination in water and wildlife.
Coal Ash Cleanup Bill: A new bill aims to strengthen coal ash cleanup efforts in Maryland, ensuring stricter monitoring and funding for environmental protection.
