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Science and Environment:

The Alice Ferguson Foundation/Hard Bargain Farm

Fosters environmental responsibility and enhances the historic legacy and rural character of Hard Bargain Farm by sharing the wonder and excitement of exploring a working farm, woods and wetlands on the Potomac shoreline.

http://fergusonfoundation.org/

Audubon Society of Central Maryland

Protecting and restoring birds, other wildlife and their habitats through education and action. Find programs, field trips, sanctuaries, newsletter and membership information.

http://www.centralmdaudubon.org/

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

The Wildfowl Trust of North America is a private non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and stewardship of Chesapeake wildfowl and wetlands through education and research. The 500 acre preserve located near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Maryland's Eastern Shore offers trails, a visitor center, and a wild bird care facility.

http://www.bayrestoration.org/

Chesapeake Bay Observing System

Includes water temperature, currents, and salinity.

http://www.cbos.org/

Chesapeake Bay Program

Chesapeake Bay and its ecosystem. Scientific data, environmental indicators, educational resources, and public information.

http://www.chesapeakebay.net/

The Chesapeake Bay Trust

Nonprofit organization that provides financial support grants to civic and community organizations, schools and volunteer groups for Chesapeake Bay restoration and education projects in Maryland.

http://www.cbtrust.org/

Chesapeake Climate Action Network

A grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming. Profile, global warming 101 and how to help.

http://www.chesapeakeclimate.org/

Coastal Conservation Association Maryland

Aims to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of coastal marine resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.

http://www.ccamd.org/

Discovery Village

Located in Shady Side, Maryland on an 8-acre peninsula nestled in the West River. Provides opportunities for schoolchildren to learn about the eco-system of the Chesapeake Bay and participate in hands-on experiments.

http://www.discoveryvillage.net/

Environmental Fund For Maryland

An alliance of more than twenty non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving, protecting and sustaining Maryland’s natural heritage. Includes projects and member groups.

http://www.efm.org/

1000 Friends of Maryland

A coalition of businesses, community and environmental groups dedicated to preserving what is best about Maryland and to encourage sensible growth. Purpose, news and events, and platform.

http://www.friendsofmd.org/

Home and Garden Information Center

Includes garden tips, home horticulture resources, and fact sheets. Produced by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Program.

http://www.hgic.umd.edu/

Irvine Natural Science Center

A non-profit environmental education organization whose mission is to inspire appreciation and respect for the natural world, and to increase awareness of environmental issues.

http://www.explorenature.org/

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation

Aims to preserve sufficient agricultural land to maintain a viable local base of food and fiber production for the present and future citizens of Maryland. Includes details of initiatives, legal fact sheets, meetings and task forces.

http://www.malpf.info/

Maryland Agriculture on the Web

Definitive site for linking people interested in Maryland agriculture on the web. Includes farms, suppliers, lenders, organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.

http://www.marylandagriculture.com

Maryland Alliance for Greenway Improvement and Conservation (MAGIC)

Works to improve wildlife habitat, provide connecting wildlife corridors, protect forests, and keep streams and water supplies pure. Maps, articles, and photos.

http://www.magicalliance.org

Maryland Cooperative Extension Entomology

integrated pest management, pesticide education and assessment programs, agriculture, green industry, ornamental plants

http://pest.umd.edu/

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Data

Includes database driven applications for monitoring Chesapeake Bay conditions, stream surveys, water quality, and vegetation restoration.

http://mddnr.chesapeakebay.net/

Maryland Department of Planning - Smart Growth

Initiatives that aim to direct State resources to revitalize older developed areas, preserve some of Maryland's valuable resource and open space lands, and discourage the continuation of sprawling development into rural areas.

http://www.mdp.state.md.us/smartintro.htm

Maryland Environmental Service

An independent state agency that aims to protect and enhance the state’s air, land and water resources. Feature details of projects statewide.

http://www.menv.com/

Maryland Forests Association

a non-profit organization for forest landowners, foresters and other natural resource professionals, hunt clubs and recreational groups, logging and trucking companies, the forest products industry, related businesses and individuals concerned about the wise-use of forest resources.

http://mdforests.org/

Maryland Geological Survey

Programs, news, and publications. Includes maps and a discussion of some landscape features.

http://www.mgs.md.gov/

Maryland Native Plant Society

Dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring Maryland's native plants and habitats. Meetings, upcoming events and local restoration projects.

http://www.mdflora.org/

Maryland Ornithological Society

promotes the study and enjoyment of birds. Birding activities, publications, and programs are available to members through the state organization or a local chapter.

http://www.mdbirds.org/

Maryland Soybean Board

Promotes the soybean industry and serves as a checkoff for farmers. Includes recipes, consumer information, and their research initiatives.

http://www.mdsoy.org/

Maryland State Parks and Forests

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers affordable and wholesome recreational opportunities statewide at state parks and forests.

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland.

http://www.mncppc.org/

Partners for Open Space - Save Maryland Lands

A statewide coalition of groups seeking to secure, save, and protect Maryland's land conservation programs.

http://www.partnersforopenspace.org/

Piney Orchard Nature Preserve

100 acre preserve located in a planned community near Odenton, Maryland. Species list, hiking trail information, bird habitat protection project, and news and events.

http://www.pineyorchard.com/naturepreserve/Home_Front_Page.html

Students for Environmental Action

a student run environmental group at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.

http://www.jhu.edu/~sea/

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Montgomery and Prince George County water/sewer agency, also concerned with the promulgation and enforcement of plumbing and gasfitting regulations in suburban Maryland, and the development and maintenance of storm drainage facilities within its boundaries

http://www.wssc.dst.md.us/

Wildlife Conservation Enforcement Find

Dedicated to protection of Maryland's wildlife and fisheries through direct support of field-level conservation officers charged with protection of these resources.

http://www.mdwildlifeprotection.org/

London calling: historic phone call made by Queen is marked

A hi-tech celebration will mark 50 years since the first long-distance phone call without using an operator.

news.bbc.co.uk

Warning over internet painkillers

UK experts issue a warning after a study showed wide availability of strong painkillers over the internet.

news.bbc.co.uk

MP attacks 'poverty chief's' pay

A senior MP says it is "ridiculous" that the head of a government-owned body which helps to tackle poverty in developing countries earns nearly £1m.

news.bbc.co.uk

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An unprecedented week in Canadian politics

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Will European ruling result in more unsolved crimes?

news.bbc.co.uk

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Serbian police launch raids in Belgrade in an intensified hunt for war crimes fugitive Ratko Mladic, but no-one is arrested.

news.bbc.co.uk

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Sir Terry Wogan is being replaced by Graham Norton as commentator on the Eurovision Song Contest.

news.bbc.co.uk

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

news.bbc.co.uk

HET will continue 'crucial work'

The special police team set up to investigate murders during the troubles is to make 75 staff redundant.

news.bbc.co.uk

Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951.

news.bbc.co.uk

Honda poised to quit Formula One

Japanese car giant Honda will withdraw from Formula One on Friday and place its team up for sale, BBC Sport understands.

news.bbc.co.uk

Pompey crash out after defeat

Portsmouth exit the Uefa Cup after they lose to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

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Secondary school closures agreed

A council agrees to close three secondary schools and create a new Welsh medium school as part of its reorganisation plans.

news.bbc.co.uk

UK Honda staff facing redundancy

800 workers at Honda in Northamptonshire face redundancy, following news the F1 team is up for sale.

news.bbc.co.uk

£250m for new wave of scientists

£250m is to be invested in training scientists and engineers to tackle the problems Britain faces in the future.

news.bbc.co.uk

Carmakers 'affect entire US economy'

General Motors boss Rick Wagoner and his Ford counterpart Alan Mulally admit making mistakes in the way they ran the firms.

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Cash glow

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news.bbc.co.uk

Open roads

50 years ago the motorway was an empty haven

news.bbc.co.uk

Mother guilty over Shannon kidnap

Shannon Matthews's mother and co-accused Michael Donovan are convicted of kidnapping the nine-year-old in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward.

news.bbc.co.uk

New M-way stretch marks 50 years

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news.bbc.co.uk

UK universities' fortunes diverge

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Villa through despite Uefa Cup loss

Aston Villa fall to a shock defeat to MSK Zilina but still reach the Uefa Cup's last 32, thanks to Hamburg's victory over Slavia Prague.

news.bbc.co.uk

Interest rates

Which lenders are passing on the rate cuts to customers?

news.bbc.co.uk