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Restore the Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay is one of America’s most iconic natural places. It's the largest estuary in the country and one of the most productive in the world.

The bay is also one of the world's most fragile bodies of water, and for decades it’s been in poor condition. In Maryland factory farm pollution is a leading contributor to poor water quality. Gov. O'Malley should establish mandatory pollution controls and make companies like Perdue and Tyson responsible for their animals' manure.

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Save Maryland's Shores

On April 20, BP's Deepwater Horizon offshore platform exploded and caught fire, beginning an environmental, economic and human tragedy.

Nearly one million gallons of oil are spewing into the Gulf every day, putting endangered sea turtles, whales and many other marine animals at great risk.

And yet, the door is still open to drilling near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, where a spill would impact the fragile blue crab population.

It's time for President Obama to reverse course.

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Farmers Urge Gov. O’Malley to Hold Big Chicken Accountable 7/29/2010

Environment Maryland released a petition today signed by 55 area farmers and others in the agriculture industry urging Governor O’Malley to require large agribusinesses like Perdue and Tyson to be more responsible for their manure that pollutes the Chesapeake Bay when it is not managed properly.

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Protect Maryland's Treasured Places

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On the Right Track: MARC Saves Energy and Protects the Environment 7/06/2010

Each year, the Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) system saves area travelers about 7.1 million gallons of gasoline - the same amount of fuel consumed by more than 12,000 cars annually. MARC is a great example of how we can reduce energy consumption, curb our dependence on oil, and minimize pollution, while at the same time improving our quality of life, saving commuters money, and strengthening the economy.

Protect Our Great Waters 6/22/2010

From the Chesapeake Bay to the Puget Sound to the Great Lakes to the San Francisco Bay, Americans throughout the country depend on our waters for fishing, recreation and clean drinking water. Our waters are integral to the economies of these cities and their surrounding areas. Unfortunately, our waters continue to be plagued by high levels of pollution. To restore and protect our great waters, Environment America is calling on Congress to pass legislation this summer that will reduce pollution, increase investments in restoration efforts, and protect our most treasured places for generations to come.

Making your home energy efficient

From replacing your old refrigerator with a newer model to installing better insulation in your attic, there are many ways to make your home more energy efficient.

Thanks to the EmPower Maryland legislation, passed in 2008, utility companies are offering programs for ratepayers to help decrease their energy bills by making their homes more efficient.

Programs, incentives, and tax rebates at the local, state, and federal level can help you identify the most cost-effective ways to cut down on the amount of wasted energy in your home.

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