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November 02, 2009: Congress Approves Funding for Potomac River
Congress has funded a new study, called the "Middle Potomac Comprehensive Plan," that will assess the long-term health of the Potomac River and its ability to provide water for the region’s residents and local wildlife.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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August 20, 2009: Suffolk Farm Protected at Dividing Creek
The State of Maryland enrolled its first Rural Legacy easement in Somerset County, just north of Pocomoke City at Suffolk Farm. The easement is also the first recorded within the Dividing Creek Rural Legacy Area, which spans both Somerset and Worcester counties.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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August 10, 2009: Rare Hybrid Orchid Discovered on Eastern Shore
n extremely rare hybrid orchid, Platanthera x canbyi, was discovered recently at Nassawango Creek Preserve on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Worcester County. The hybrid orchid is a combination of the white-fringed orchid (Platanthera blephariglottis) and the crested yellow orchid (Platanthera cristata), which are both state-rare plants themselves.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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August 05, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Joins President’s United We Serve Initiative
The Nature Conservancy is taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer. Join us on August 6 and 8 at Fraser Preserve.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
jschwedler@tnc.org |
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April 06, 2009: CBF and TNC Applaud Oyster EIS Decision
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and The Nature Conservancy applaud the decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to follow the science, reject the introduction of a foreign oyster in the Bay, and focus commercial and ecological restoration efforts on the native bay oyster.
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Jon Schwedler (TNC)
301-401-7770
jschwedler@tnc.org
John Surrick (CBF)
443-482-2045 |
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December 08, 2008: Governor O'Malley Launches GreenPrint, Proposes Historic Land Conservation Acreage
Governor Martin O’Malley launched GreenPrint, Maryland’s new, interactive mapping tool designed to help the State, local governments, conservation organizations, and individual citizens guide land conservation and growth.
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Jon Schwedler
301-401-7770
jschwedler@tnc.org
Shaun Adamec
410-974-2316
Christine Hansen
410-974-2316 |
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October 14, 2008: CBF and TNC Support Native Oyster Alternatives in Environmental Impact Study
The Environmental Impact Statement evaluating the proposal to introduce a non-native oyster species from Asia into Chesapeake Bay has been released.
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Crisinta Mestre, TNC
703-841-8779
cmestre@tnc.org
John Surrick, CBF
443-482-2045
jsurrick@cbf.org |
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September 24, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Reacts to First U.S. Auction of Carbon Dioxide Allowances
In response to the United States’ first auction of carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances as part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a statement was issued today by Mark Tercek, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy.
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Anand Mishra
301-897-8570
amishra@tnc.org |
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July 21, 2008: Study Examines Air Pollution’s Effects on Ecosystems; Finds Widespread, Serious Impacts
No ecosystem type in the eastern United States is free of the effects of air pollution, according to a report released today.
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Anand Mishra
(301) 897-8570
amishra@tnc.org |
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April 14, 2008: Walk the Line: Become a Boundary Walker for The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a dozen outdoorsy volunteers to help monitor the Conservancy’s nature preserves in Dorchester, Wicomico and Caroline counties in MD.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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February 19, 2008: Protecting a 128-acre farm along Potomac tributary in Allegany County
The Nature Conservancy and the Maryland Environmental Trust worked with an Allegany County farm family to protect their farmland and forests, on land located along a tributary to Sideling Hill Creek.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org
Donnelle Keech
(301) 722-0313
dkeech@tnc.org |
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January 29, 2008: Conservation groups work with farmers to conserve 1,435 acre near Little Blackwater River
The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, have worked with the owners of Good Luck Farm to conserve 1,435 acres of forest and agricultural land next to Little Blackwater River, near Cambridge in Dorchester County just north of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org
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November 20, 2007: The Conservancy assists State of MD with Protection of Important Eastern Shore Dunes, Forests
The Nature Conservancy assisted the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with acquisition of a conservation easement on an extensive tract of 757-acres of forest in the Nanticoke Greenway in Wicomico County.
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Elizabeth Zucker
(410) 364-9255
ezucker@tnc.org |
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July 12, 2007: Potomac River Island Just Outside Washington, D.C. Donated to The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy announced today that a donor has given Offutt Island, a 10-acre island located in the heart of the Potomac River Gorge, to the global conservation group.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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May 23, 2007: TNC and The Department of Natural Resources Protect More Than 800 Acres of Forest in Western MD
Property Links Conservancy’s Cranesville Swamp Preserve and Garrett State Forest; Forested tract includes one of the state’s highest mountain peaks
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David Dadurka, TNC
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org
Megan Arts Evans, DNR
(410) 507-7525 maevans@dnr.state.md.us |
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April 03, 2007: Nature Conservancy Seeks Volunteers for Earth Day Tree Planting at Cranesville Swamp
The Nature Conservancy is seeking volunteers to plant red spruce seedlings at Cranesville Swamp on Saturday, April 14, in celebration of Earth Day.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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November 30, 2006: Saturn Donates a New Hybrid VUE to The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC Chapter
Saturn, a division of General Motors, announced the donation of a Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid sport utility vehicle to The Nature Conservancy in Maryland/DC in early November.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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July 11, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Appoints New Land Manager for Nassawango Creek Preserve
The Nature Conservancy in Maryland/DC has appointed Joseph “Joe” Fehrer Jr. as land manager for its Nassawango Creek Preserve, the largest private nature reserve in Maryland. Fehrer has served as a volunteer for the Conservancy’s Nassawango Creek stewardship committee since he joined the committee at age 21. Most recently, he served as the committee’s chairman.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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June 27, 2006: National Park Service and The Nature Conservancy Complete Potomac Gorge BioBlitz
30-hour race against the clock involved 135 scientists and volunteers from across region; Kratt Brothers, hosts of PBS show “Zoboomafoo,” make special appearance at closing ceremony.
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Dave Dadurka
240-731-1606
ddadurka@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy in Maryland/DC
Bill Line/Toni Braxton
202-619-7400
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June 15, 2006: National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Invite Public to Experience Potomac Gorge “BioBlitz”
National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Invite Public to Experience Potomac Gorge “BioBlitz” June 24-25
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org |
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May 16, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Begins Its First Native Oyster Restoration Project in Chesapeake Bay
The Nature Conservancy’s Chesapeake Bay Initiative, a multi-state effort, announced the launch of its first native oyster restoration project in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Dave Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
ddadurka@tnc.org
Chuck Epes
(804)780-1392
cepes@cbf.org |
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April 05, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Appoints New Trustees to Maryland/DC Chapter Board
The Nature Conservancy in Maryland/DC has appointed two new trustees to its board. The new board members are Jeff Edison of Baltimore and Edward “Ned” Symes III of Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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Dave Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
E-mail: ddadurka@tnc.org
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April 05, 2006: Nature Conservancy Seeks Volunteers For Earth Day Tree Planting At Cranesville Swamp
The Nature Conservancy is seeking volunteers to plant red spruce seedlings at Cranesville Swamp on Saturday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day.
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Dave Dadurka
(301) 897-8570<
E-mail: ddadurka@tnc.org
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August 03, 2005: Conservancy Applauds Congressional Support for Potomac Gorge Environmental Restoration Project
Conservancy applauds Maryland Congressional delegation for appropriating $500,000 for environmental restoration work in the Potomac Gorge.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
(240) 731-1606 mobile
E-mail: ddadurka@tnc.org
Stephanie Flack
sflack@tnc.org |
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July 27, 2005: Nature Conservancy Accomplishes Largest Wetlands Restoration Project in Chapter History
The Nature Conservancy has restored more than two dozen seasonal wetlands and one large “Delmarva bay” on 330 acres of former farm fields in Caroline County at its Jackson Lane Preserve.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
(240) 731-1606 mobile
E-mail: ddadurka@tnc.org |
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July 25, 2005: Weed Warriors Battle “Dirty Dozen” in National Parks
The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the National Park Service, has launched a pilot program, called Weed Warriors, empowering volunteers who have completed a 10-hour training curriculum to control a dozen non-native, invasive plant species in designated areas on National Park Service land in the Potomac Gorge.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
(240) 731-1606 mobile
E-mail: ddadurka@tnc.org
Mary Travaglini
mtravaglini@tnc.org |
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May 09, 2005: Nature Conservancy Removes Road Sections from Finzel Swamp to Save Trees
The Nature Conservancy has completed a road removal project to help revive ailing larch trees at its 333-acre Finzel Swamp and restore the natural hydrology of the swamp to benefit native wetland species.
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David Dadurka
(301) 897-8570
(240) 731-1606 mobile
E-mail: ddadurka@tnc.org |
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