11/21/09 – Annapolis floating “wetland” could help restore the bay.

Annapolis intends to test a floating island in a local lagoon that, if successful, could help clean the water in the Chesapeake Bay, according to Mayor Ellen O. Moyer...

...The floating island, which would absorb nutrients from the water, will be tested in a lagoon in Back Creek Nature Park. (read more)

Annapolis, MD (11-20-09) Mayor Ellen Moyer reaffirmed Annapolis' firm commitment to comply with President Obama's recent Executive Order regarding the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.

The Mayor was joined by Environmental Protection Agency Director of the Chesapeake Bay Program Jeff Lape, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Coastal Watershed Services Director Jeff Horan and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Supervisor Leo Miranda along with members of the Annapolis Environmental Commission.

Mayor Moyer announced three initiatives directly related to the President’s Executive Order that control pollution flowing to the Chesapeake Bay and protects wildlife habitats in the region.

Annapolis, MD  (11-10-09) – BlueWing partner, Ted Gattino named to Annapolis Mayor-elect Josh Cohen’s Environmental Transition Team. 

In his first press conference since being elected, Mayor-Elect Josh Cohen announced today the leadership and members of his transition team.  Cohen stressed the bipartisan composition of the team which he described as an “Idea Team.” (read more)

In keeping with BlueWing's core mission and values, we determined that joining the United States Green Building Council was good fit for us.  It made sense as we share common goals with USGBC by enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. We are striving to promote and support the green building movement by promoting its use and technologies, and feel that BioHaven Floating Islands have a place in the green movement. 

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