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In Their Words …
“On environmental protection depend our quality of life, our security and ultimately our survival. So support the League of Conservation Voters...then get out and vote.”
Russell Train, Former EPA Administrator
References

Air Quality
Baltimore Sun, December 18, 2005: "MDE, Industry Blocked a Bill"
Governor Ehrlich Press Release, March 10, 2006: "Governor Ehrlich Calls on General
Assembly to Protect Electricity Prices and Supplies"
Governor Ehrlich Press Release, April 6, 2006: "Governor Ehrlich Signs Stem Cell Initiative"
Baltimore Sun, June 1, 2005: "Ehrlich bars Md. challenge of EPA rules"
Washington Post, June 1, 2005: "Sounds of Harmony at the Summit."
Baltimore Sun, February 22, 2006: "Ozone Checks in City Stopped"
Baltimore Business Journal, September 7, 2005: "State's Gas Prices 3rd Highest in
Nation"
MDE Press Release: July 12, 2005: "Maryland Awarded EPA Grant to Reduce Air Pollutants in Disadvantaged Communities"

Water Quality
Baltimore Sun, March 14, 2005: "Changes sought on Md. rules for water"
Baltimore Sun, April 14, 2005: "State drops bid to revise water standards"
DNR Press Release, September 27, 2005: "Governor Ehrlich Announces Major Effort to
Remove the Corsica River from the EPA List of Impaired Waters"
Baltimore Sun, July 7, 2006: "State seeks to ease pollution limit"
MDE Publication, May 24, 2006: "Maryland's 2006 TMDL Implementation Guidance for Local Governments"
Baltimore Examiner, August 5, 2006: "Forty public MD beaches remain contaminated"
MDE Newsletter, August 2005: "Working to Protect the Bay"

Energy
Maryland General Assembly website

Fisheries & Wildlife
Washington Post, August 18, 2005: "Commission Votes to Cap Menhaden Catches in Chesapeake"
Annapolis Capitol, July 31, 2006: "Virginia, Maryland reach accord on menhaden"
Baltimore Sun, February 24, 2005: "Fishing Ban to Remain in Place."
Maryland General Assembly website
DNR Press Release, January 10, 2006: "State Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Yellow Perch Regulations"
Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Press Release, November 30, 2005: "Yellow
Perch Restoration Incompatible with Commercial Fishery"

Smart Growth
Washington Post, February 19, 2006: "Planned development prompts fears of Chesapeake congestion"
Baltimore Sun, July 7, 2006: "Plan to tap state water gets review"
Cumberland Times News, August 25, 2005, "Opposition Rests on Terrapin Run Issue"
MDE Press Release, May 16, 2005: "Governor's Executive Order Recognizes Planning, Good Science, Conservation Keys to Water Supply"

Transportation
Washington Post, March 21, 2005: "Debt Heat on the ICC"
Baltimore Sun, April 11, 2005: "ICC foes criticize impact report"
Washington Times, May 31, 2006: "Ehrlich breaks ground for ICC"
News Channel 8, April 21, 2005: "Metro Meeting Ends With Approval To Buy Diesel
Buses"
Baltimore Business Journal, April 26, 2006: "State to add hybrid buses to transportation fleet"
Baltimore Sun, June 9, 2005: "Sweeping Revision of Bus Routes Proposed"
Governor Ehrlich Press Release, May 26, 2006: "Governor Ehrlich Acts on Remaining
Legislation"
Governor Ehrlich Press Release, May 20, 2005: "Governor Ehrlich Vetoes 25 Bills"

Land Preservation & Open Space
Baltimore Sun, February 10, 2005: "Legislators push bills to preserve land, parks"
2006 Maryland State Budget
Cumberland Times News, August 31, 2006: "Ehrlich Backing Bodes Well for Trail's Final Leg"
WBAL TV, May 2, 2006: "Governor signs Unicorn Lake bill into law"

Administration & Appointments
Baltimore Sun, May 28, 2006: "State gives power plants a pass on pollution"
WBAL TV, August 2, 2005: "Composting Plant Found To Be Polluting Bay"
WBAL TV, August 11, 2006: "EPA Memo Blasts Composting Company For Pollution"
Baltimore Sun, July 11, 2005: "Jensen stripped of position on fisheries panel"
Annapolis Capitol, April 20, 2006: "DNR Faces lawsuit over public records"
Governor Ehrlich Press Release, May 25, 2005: "Governor Ehrlich Announces Harkins to Lead Maryland Environmental Service"

 

 
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