Category: Health & Safety

New York Has Ambitious Climate Goals. Now It Has To Meet Them.

1/14/2022 - By Jon Campbell. Green activists hailed New York as a leader in the fight against climate change in 2019 when lawmakers approved the Climate Act, a landmark bill committing the state to cut its greenhouse emissions by 85% by 2050. Now comes the hard part. The state Climate Action Council, a… SEE MORE

New Right Whale Slow Zone Southeast of NYC and Extension of Slow Zone Southeast of Atlantic City, NJ

1/10/2022 - On January 8, 2022, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's acoustic array detected the presence of right whales Southeast of New York City, NY, and redetected the presence of right whales Southeast of Atlantic City, NJ. The right whale Acoustic SLOW Zones are in effect immediately and expire on January 23,… SEE MORE

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Safety 101: Prepare Your Car for a Winter Storm

1/7/2022 - By Jaclyn Diaz. It was the stuff of drivers' nightmares. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine called it "dystopian." This week, motorists were stuck in freezing temperatures – some for more than 20 hours — along a 50-mile stretch of Interstate 95 in Virginia. Heavy snow fell Monday, causing several vehicles to… SEE MORE

Sailing in the J-22s. The MBHH team plots strategy between races. Photo by Ann-e Blanchard

Boating 101: A Quick Guide to Boat Operator Licensing

1/6/2022 - By OceanGrafix. Now that it’s the off season for a lot of boaters, it may be a good time to review boat operator licensing requirements and make sure you’re up to date. For recreational boaters in particular, the big issue in the eyes of the United States Coast Guard (USCG)… SEE MORE

California Adopts Water Restrictions as Drought Drags On

1/5/2022 - By Kathleen Ronayne. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For the second time in a decade, Californians will face mandatory restrictions governing their outdoor water use as the state endures another drought and voluntary conservation efforts have fallen short. The rules adopted Tuesday by the State Water Resources Control Board are fairly… SEE MORE

Safety 101: Avoid Frostbite

1/4/2022 - While many of us have big plans to spend more time outdoors in the New Year, a few practical tips can keep you safe during the cold winter months. Many victims are unaware that frostbite has set in since the skin has become numb. However, here are some warning signs:… SEE MORE

Extension of Right Whale Slow Zone East of Ocean City, MD – Effective Through 01/15

1/3/2022 - On December 31, 2021, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's acoustic array redetected the presence of right whales East of Ocean City, MD. The right whale Acoustic SLOW Zone is in effect immediately and expires on January 15, 2022. As a reminder, on… SEE MORE

Red Tide Status Update for December 29, 2021

12/29/2021 - Current Conditions Over the past week, Karenia brevis was detected in one sample in Southwest Florida. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at very low concentrations offshore of Charlotte County. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. No reports of fish kills suspected to… SEE MORE

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Bill Burton Fishing Pier is Closed Immediately

12/28/2021 - Due to structural issues and following the guidance of our engineers, the Bill Burton Fishing Pier is closed until further notice. This affects both segments of the pier in Dorchester and Talbot counties. Shoreline fishing access and trails on the Talbot County side of the park remain open. Please check the Maryland… SEE MORE

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The December 2021 Tornado Outbreak, Explained

12/28/2021 - The tornadoes that ripped across the central and southern U.S. late in the evening of December 10, 2021, were notable in many ways. The thunderstorms and tornadoes they produced traveled far — sometimes far more than 100 miles — and the impacts were widespread. NOAA's National Weather Service has confirmed… SEE MORE