by admin | Oct 4, 2022 | Lightning Update
Susquehanna State Park in Harford County, Maryland(Photo Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program) Protected areas throughout the world perform many functions. They are essential for conserving biodiversity, and for delivering virtual ecosystem services, such as protecting...
by admin | Sep 20, 2022 | Lightning Update
NPS NHHM (Photo Credit: National Park Service) Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the...
by admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Lightning Update
Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet(Photo Credit: Matt McIntosh/NOAA) Written by Warren Brown Preservation of the Ghost Fleet in Mallows Bay continues at full steam ahead. Experience the national marine sanctuary designation that became effective three years ago might offer some...
by admin | Aug 23, 2022 | Lightning Update
NPS Birthday (Photo Credit: National Park Service) August 25th marks the 106th birthday for the Department of Interior’s National Park Service (NPS). Happy Birthday, NPS! In 2021, the National Park System welcomed 297 million visitors to its numerous sites,...
by admin | Aug 9, 2022 | Lightning Update
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Photo Credit: Libro Credit Union Supporting Indigenous-Owned Small Businesses.) The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 9th pays tribute to the indigenous communities of the world. The latest data...
by admin | Jul 26, 2022 | Lightning Update
Legislative and Budget Highlights for Virginia and Pennsylvania By Warren Brown and John Griffin We reported in the May 17th Lighting Update that the Maryland General Assembly adjourned their 2022 session having established a “Green Bonanza” of historic...
