Nanticoke NewsLocal news for Nanticoke, MD continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sprawl, declining bay grass raise concerns- May 6, 2008 "Particularly on the Shore, we're seeing a lot of sprawling development take place that is adding new pavement and rooftops in rural areas that essentially change the natural filtering function of the landscape into a funnel." SALISBURY -- Urban sprawl is one of the main stressors on the Chesapeake Bay, according to a recent report from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. via The Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/nanticoke-md/2008/05/sprawl-declining-bay-grass-raise-concerns?f... Shore growth endangers birds- May 2, 2008 "There is an important land-use decision in front of our County Council right now. They need to hear from you." Birds of the Eastern Shore and their habitat make the area high priority for protection, said David Curson of the Audubon Society Maryland-D.C. "One of the major threats to bird habitats are development and ... via Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/nanticoke-md/2008/05/shore-growth-endangers-birds?fromrss=1 2007 Wicomico River Health Report Released- May 1, 2008 "We don't have a big mess to clean up and we plan to keep it that way" A local branch of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has released its 2007 report on the health of the Wicomico River. via WBOC-TV Salisburyhttp://www.topix.net/city/nanticoke-md/2008/05/2007-wicomico-river-health-report-released?... |