Tom Pelton

New pollution limits for the Chesapeake Bay imposed by EPA in December 2010 promise to improve the estuary’s health.  But farm and development industry lobbying groups have sued in federal court to overturn the limits, arguing EPA exceeded its authority and is trampling on states’ rights.  A judge will now decide the landmark lawsuit.

Photo: Neil Ever Osborne, International League of Conservation Photographers.

Photo by Will Kirk/JHU Homewood Photography homewoodphoto.jhu.edu

A 40-year-old outdoor education center run by the Prince George's County, Maryland, public schools may close its doors for the last time in June because of a budget crisis.  Because of the economic downturn, federal, state and county governments are looking to cut back funds for environmental education.

Enron Oil and Gas drilling for natural gas in Pennsylvania's Moshannon State Forest.