Posts Tagged ‘James Island’
Natural Resources Police Investigates Boating Accidents That Occurred During Holiday Weekend, Including Crash in Dorchester County
The Maryland Natural Resources Police investigated 11 reportable boating accidents and made five alcohol-related arrests during its annual Operation Dry Water patrols over the July Fourth weekend. NRP says the 4th of July holiday period is statistically one of the busiest and most dangerous times for boating, but no boating fatalities were reported in Maryland.…
Read MorePhase 1 Construction for Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project at James Island Beginning
Phase 1 construction for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project by the US Army Corps of Engineers at James Island in Dorchester County is beginning. Similar to the area around Barren Island, boaters should expect to see an increase in barge and vessel traffic and marked material pipes. Boaters should avoid accessing the water…
Read MoreRestoration of Two Chesapeake Bay Islands Moves Forward
A Mid-Chesapeake Bay ecosystem restoration project will move forward, with the signing of a project partnership agreement. The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland Department of Transportation have outlined their roles, responsibilities and financial obligations regarding restoration of James Island and Barren Island in Dorchester County. Material dredged from the Port of Baltimore…
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