Smart Green & Growing Tip of the Week...
Wait for the storm to pass! Don't fertilize before a rain storm. Your fertilizer - along with your money - can just wash off your lawn and down the storm drain. Fertilizer runoff can pollute rivers, lakes, and bays, and cause problems in recreational areas or fishing grounds. Check the weather forecast before you head out, and wait for the storm to pass. Click here for more tips to a greener, healthier yard.
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The new Rodgers Tavern Pier and Floating Dock, which officially opened May 1, will provide boaters with easy access to Perryville, Havre de Grace and Port Deposit. “We view this project as an enhancement to the Lower Susquehanna River trail system, an economic stimulus through increased tourism, and additional water access for this riverfront community,” said Perryville Mayor James L. Eberhardt. Read more.
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By the Numbers
More than 75,000
The number of trees planted and registered under Governor Martin O’Malley's Marylanders Plant Trees program since 2009..
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“Maryland has become a national leader in quality public education, and environmental literacy has become a vital tool to help us build a better future for our children," said Governor Martin O’Malley. "Working together, we can promote a greater appreciation for our natural resources and help our children learn the value of environmental stewardship.”
Governor Martin O’Malley
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