Environment

Congressman Hoyer strongly supports environmental standards that keep our land, air and water clean.

Congressman Hoyer strongly supports environmental safeguards that keep our land, air and water clean. He has supported every major environmental bill since he was elected to Congress.  Congressman Hoyer has secured millions of federal dollars to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent, Potomac, Anacostia, and St. Mary's Rivers, and to replenish the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

The Fifth District is rightly proud of its parks and open green space, and Hoyer has supported them by securing federal funds to add 8,000 acres to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, expand Piscataway Park, and helped acquire 6,000 acres in Charles County for the Douglas Point Project.

Congressman Hoyer believes strongly in the environmental, economic and national security benefits of reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil and bolstering our clean energy economy.  He has supported legislation to improve energy efficiency to save families and businesses money, spur innovation and create good-paying jobs, lessen our reliance on foreign energy, and reduce the carbon pollution that causes global warming.

Thu, Oct 1, 2009 / Environment

FY10 Energy and Water Conference Report Includes $2,448,000 for 5th District Priorities

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the final Energy and Water Appropriations Act for FY 2010, which passed the House today, includes $2,448,000 for several projects important to the environmental and economic health of Maryland and the Fifth District.________________________________________________________________________

Fri, Aug 7, 2009 / Environment

Restoring Oysters for our Economy and Environment

Last week, I took tour of an oyster sanctuary in the Patuxent River to see how efforts are working to restore the population of this critical shellfish in our waters. I was also present when the sanctuary was laid five years ago, and I must report that I was very impressed with the progress we are making and give great credit to the Oyster Recovery Partnership for coordinating this important effort in our state.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 / Environment

Enjoying Maryland's Parks; Now and in the Years to Come

Across the State of Maryland, residents can be found spending their summers backpacking along the Appalachian Trail, fishing at Point Lookout State Park, biking on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, taking in the view of wild horses galloping across the beach at Assateague State Park, or partaking in a number of other exciting outdoor activities.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 / Environment

Hoyer Secures Investments in Maryland Environmental & Economic Priorities

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2010, which passed the House today, includes $9,471,000 for several projects important to the environmental and economic health of Maryland and the Fifth District.________________________________________________________________________

Tue, Jun 30, 2009 / Environment

Piscataway Park Receives $1 Million in Recovery Act

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's announcement today that $167 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act would benefit 50 habitat restoration projects including Piscataway Park in Accokeek, Maryland.________________________________________________________________________

Thu, Jun 18, 2009 / Environment

House Approves Investments for 5th District Public Safety & Research Initiatives

Washington, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives today includes significant investments to bolster public safety and critical research programs in Maryland's 5th Congressional District.________________________________________________________________________

Thu, May 28, 2009 / Environment

University of Maryland to Lead New National Climate Change Research Initiative

Washington, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded the announcement today that the University of Maryland will lead a new climate research partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), North Carolina State University and 16 other institutions.________________________________________________________________________

Fri, May 15, 2009 / Environment

Building America's Clean Energy Future

This is a transformative time for America's energy policy. That's not because the problems are new-in fact, they date back decades, decades during which we ignored the carbon content of our energy sources. We have put our environment at risk and deepened our dependence on foreign fuel sources. What makes this moment transformative is a window of political opportunity.________________________________________________________________________