New Science Engineering Math and Technology (STEM) Sustainable building was dedicated Friday at Hagerstown Community College.
Notwithstanding the many challenges facing our natural 
resources and our environment today, we have reason to be hopeful, 
said Governor O’Malley, for at the end of the day, our problems are 
man-made and so too are the solutions. The hands that have caused 
the harm now have the power to heal.

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Governor Martin O’Malley Announces
Chesapeake Bay Juvenile Blue Crab Population Highest on Record

Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the Chesapeake Bay’s juvenile blue crab population is at the highest level on record, and the overall blue crab population is at its highest level since 1993.

Joined by stakeholders and elected officials, Governor O’Malley revealed the results of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) annual winter dredge survey at Mike’s Crab House overlooking the South river.

2011 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Reduction Act of 2009 (GGRA) Draft Plan

Did you know that Maryland is the fourth most vulnerable state to sea level rise? Maryland's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Act plan will create 36,000 jobs and have a $6 billion economic benefit to our state's economy. Find out more by attending public meetings, the public comment period is now open.

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