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Why experts say every boxwood owner should be watching for this invasive pest – WTOP News
2+ week, 5+ day ago (568+ words) More counties in Maryland have been put on notice about an invasive moth that can quickly kill one of the most popular plants in the D.C. region. The box tree moth loves, not surprisingly, based on its name, boxwoods, and it’s…...
Climate groups concerned by proposed Maryland building code
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (897+ words) July 18, 2026, 8:00 PM This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters. A handful of environmental groups, and at least one legislator, are raising alarm about proposed changes to Maryland’s building…...
Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) June 3, 2026, 5:24 PM Several buoys have been deployed in the Potomac, Anacostia and Shenandoah rivers that will capture important data on water quality and upload it to the internet. That might sound routine, but a new dashboard launched Wednesday will let…...
Potomac River named nation's most endangered due to data centers, aging infrastructure
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (732+ words) The nonprofit American Rivers ranked the Potomac River at No. 1 on this year’s most endangered list. Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas explains what’s going on with the Potomac. Rivers around the United States are under growing strain from pollution,…...
Why megalodon could become Maryland's state shark
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (237+ words) Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill to make the megalodon — the biggest shark that ever lived — Maryland's state shark. But the clock is ticking. The curator of paleontology at Calvert Marine Museum, Dr. Stephen Godfrey, with his daughter by his…...
DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (469+ words) April 17, 2026, 2:22 PM The D.C. region is heading into summer with rivers at near-record low levels and a growing risk of water shortages, according to water supply experts and the latest drought data. The U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows 31% of the region…...
Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (583+ words) IRAN WAR UPDATE: Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it April 14, 2026, 4:28 PM The Potomac River is the most endangered river in the country, according to a new ranking done by the nonprofit…...
Yes, Maryland has a fertilizer law. And it’s protecting local streams
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) April 3, 2026, 5:49 AM When the weather warms up, homeowners who have visions of lush lawns in their heads may be going to their neighborhood garden centers to stock up on fertilizer, but Maryland’s Department of Agriculture is asking residents to reconsider....
What national parks are near DC? Where to go for Earth Day
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (440+ words) The National Park Service is offering free entry to all of its sites on Earth Day, allowing visitors a chance to experience the majesty of the wilderness without paying an entrance fee. While many people think of Washington DC for…...
‘Not based in reality’: Climate groups pan study added to Maryland’s major energy bill
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1070+ words) April 2, 2026, 4:31 PM On its face, the amendment seems innocuous. It would require that Maryland study the “full system” cost of different forms of energy generation, from nuclear and natural gas to offshore wind and solar. The amendment — which comes from…...