HARFORD COUNTY NAMED TREE CITY USA BY ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Harford County has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to community forestry. This is the sixth year Harford County has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. The county has successfully met the four standards to become a Tree City. Commenting on the recent recognition, County Executive David R. Craig stated, "Trees are a valuable natural resource that add beauty to any community and provide for a healthier environment. We are proud of our environmental record in Harford County and appreciate the recognition bestowed upon us by the Arbor Day Foundation."
May 2009
HARFORD JOINS BALTIMORE COUNTY TO PROMOTE GROWING HOME CAMPAIGN
Harford County Executive David R. Craig today joined Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith, Jr. to announce the expansion of the Growing Home Campaign to Harford County. The Growing Home Campaign, now in its fourth year, is a national award-winning program for homeowners. The growing home program is an innovative public-private partnership between Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County, nearly 50 local retail nurseries and garden centers and homeowners. The purpose of the program is to increase the overall tree canopy on private property in the Baltimore area. With the addition of Baltimore City and Harford County to the program, the Growing Home Campaign will reach over 1.6 million residents in the region and encourages them to plant a tree on their property. Commenting on Harford County’s participation in the Growing Home Campaign, County Executive David R. Craig stated, "We are pleased to partner with Baltimore County and local nurseries and garden centers to provide incentives for our homeowners to plant trees. Simply stated, planting trees not only benefits homeowners and adds value to their property, but it is good for the environment as well."
September 2008
GOING GREEN WITH HARFORD COUNTY MANUFACTURING
The Harford County Office of Economic Development, in cooperation with Harford Community College and the Regional Manufacturing Institute are sponsoring a special seminar for the business community titled, "Going Green with Harford County Manufacturing". Harford County Executive David R. Craig will be a featured speaker and will announce the county's new energy policy initiatives. "This is an excellent opportunity for our business community to get the most up-to-date information on "Green Technology" to enhance their businesses," stated County Executive Craig. "We have put together first rate presenters for our seminar and they look forward to sharing valuable information with our business partners," Craig stated.
August 2008
HARFORD COUNTY RECEIVES STATE GRANT FROM MDE
Harford County Government has been awarded a grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment's Small Creeks and Estuaries Restoration Program to help protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The $215,000 grant is part of a state and local government partnership aimed at improving water quality throughout the state.
"We are grateful to the state of Maryland, particularly the Maryland General Assembly and Maryland Department of the Environment for the allocation of these funds," stated County Executive David R. Craig. "We have already begun work on this capital project in an effort to protect our environment and the quality of life in Harford County," Craig said. The joint project targets a 2,000 linear feet of eroded stream channel at Plumtree Run and Tollgate Road. The work will stabilize the channel by employing a combination of techniques, including controlling invasive species and replacing and enhancing vegetative cover. The ultimate goal I to improve the quality of the water and aquatic habitat, reduce sediment, nutrients and bacteria loading into Plumtree Run.
May 2006CRAIG WORKS TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE, ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PARKS, RECREATION BUDGET
Edgeley Grove Park serving as a backdrop and a supportive ring of departmental officials, recreation council presidents and community leaders, County Executive David Craig today shared highlights of his FY 7 funding priorities for Harford County Parks and Recreation Department programs.
"Edgeley Grove is a fine example of preserving open space and enhancing the quality of life in Harford County," Craig said. He added that $5.4 million in Program Open Space Funds, the largest allocation from the state in the county's history, is included in his proposed spending package.
"Among our Parks and Recreation budget highlights are improvement projects for existing infrastructure such as playgrounds, tennis and multi-purpose courts, buildings and fields," Craig said. "Seven new positions will be added to the department to keep the facilities in top condition and maintain open space areas."
"Communities are judged by the quality of life that they can offer its residents," said Craig. "I am proud of the work our Parks and Recreation's team has put into preserving open space and developing new parks and facilities that our citizens can enjoy. With the new projects and improvements that are funded in this budget for Parks and Recreation, I am confident that our quality of life here in Harford County will continue to be among the best in Maryland."
