Beth Poggioli

New Commission Will Study Md. State Parks As Visits Soared During Pandemic Maryland Matters -By – Elizabeth Shwe  August 7, 2021     Legislation to allow community solar energy systems in Harford County Harford residents backing solar bill AEGIS, February 8, 2021   Friends of Harford Board Member Guest Commentary Smart Growth Policies, Not Haphazard Approach...

Bay Journal July/August 2020 Features Gunpowder Riverkeeper Bay Journal Page 1 July August 2020Download Bay Journal Page 2 July August 2020Download  2017 Harford County Annual MS4 Water Quality Report Annually, Harford County is required to submit a program summary to Maryland Department of the Environment or MDE. The summary outlines the County’s progress towards improving the...

HarfordNEXT reports that “47% of Harford County workers commute out of Harford County for work”, and “51% have a long commute (>30 min.) and drive alone” (2016). As a result, traffic congestion, roadway safety, and maintenance of roadway infrastructure are important issues in our county. As our land use continues to change from rural to semi-urban and...

The Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance of Harford County is intended to assess whether the existing infrastructure in the County is sufficient to meet the needs of new development, while also ensuring that existing residents still have adequate access to services. The annual report must include information about the number of new housing units approved, number...

“Loss of the night: Light pollution rising rapidly on a global scale”  From CNN- November 24, 2017 The problem Light pollution, also called “light trespass”, is when unwanted, artificial light from one property unnecessarily illuminates, or trespasses onto someone else’s property. It is a growing problem throughout Harford County, adversely affecting residents, farmers, and small businesses....