
For the last few years, the nuclear energy industry has stood on the precipice of the Maryland energy policy debate, waiting for its close-up. Industry leaders and their lobbyists have repeatedly talked about how important nuclear is to the state’s power portfolio. They have implied, without saying so outright, that nuclear, which accounts for 40% of […]
Ecosystem Highlights

Md. leads in carbon emissions reductions – Maryland Matters
Here’s some rare good news for Marylanders on climate change: A new analysis of federal government data found that Maryland led the way when it came ... [Continue Story]
- Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
- Bay Climate Adaptation: The TNC Guide in Finding the Money for Major Infrastructure Change
- Mid-Shore Arts Plein Air Easton and ESLC Pair Up to Promote Land Conservation
- Wild-Caught Chesapeake Blue Catfish Phenomenon Booming: Thank Goodness
- Blue Crab Populations are Down, But Experts are Not Worried
- First Baby Eagles Hatch on Reborn Chesapeake Island
- Report dolphin sightings with Chesapeake Dolphin Watch and help scientists with Chesapeake Bay research
- Dribs and Drabs: Oysters, Wisteria, Locusts and Crabs
- QAC County Takes Major Step in Building Bike and Hiker Trails System
- Maryland’s Oyster Sanctuaries Show Promising Signs by Joe Zimmermann
- Deena Kilmon Appointed Executive Director of Waterfowl
- The Eagle’s Owl Nest: After Years of Teasing, This Great Horned Owl Couple Finally Delivers
Ecosystem Notes

Eslc First In Md To Implement Quick Reef For Living Shoreline Restoration
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy and Native Shorelines, a Davey Tree Company, are excited to announce that we will be the first in Maryland to implement ... [Continue Story]
- ESLC’s Steve Kline to Address St. Michaels Community Center on April 28th
- Youth Environmental Action Summit inspires local students
- Easton welcomes three new members to Waterfowl Festival Commission
- ShoreRivers offers hands-on expeditions
- 2025 Waterfowl Community in Conservation Grant Fund open for applications
- Riverkeepers to host Annual State of the Rivers Series
- Earth Day, Every Day in Talbot
- Maryland residents want a menu of energy generation options, poll shows
- State park about to be added to last Maryland county without one
- The magic of frogs and forts at Pickering Creek EcoCamp
- University of Maryland “The Woods in Your Backyard” online course
- Tilghman Watermen’s Museum announces Splendor for 2025
- Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Speaker Series: Nick Hargrove
- ShoreRivers shares 2025 legislative priorities
- Waterfowl Festival recognized Waterfowl Festival Volunteer Awards for 2024