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Improving a Nature Preserve for Clean Water

The Alliance worked with JBWS staff to reforest 36 acres of former agricultural fields and plant meadow on an additional 17.5 acres. By establishing new forests and a meadow, the project provides a myriad of benefits to the park, but also, to water quality.

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Share Your Expertise at the 21st Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum

We are officially seeking speakers for our 21st annual event! Do you have research, a tool, or a success story that could empower your peers? We are looking for sessions that explore “Practical Solutions for People and Planet.”

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Invitations for Bids: Green Infrastructure Best Management Practice Installation in D.C. (Multiple Projects)

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (“Alliance”) is soliciting four separate bids from qualified and licensed professional landscape contractors to install best management practices (BMPs) at one or multiple partner locations in the District of Columbia through the District Department of Energy & Environment’s RiverSmart Communities Grant Program: Installation of permeable interlocking pavers Location: Tabernacle …

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Reduce Your Stormwater: Rain Barrels

A rain barrel is a containment system connected to your downspout that collects rain water from a roof to store water for later use. Stored rainwater can be used around the outside of the home for watering gardens, lawns, and even car washing.

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The 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival Lineup is Here!

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets are on sale now! We hope to see you in Annapolis, MD, Washington, DC, Lancaster, PA, or virtually for these 9 incredible films, guest speakers, door prizes, and more!

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Agriculture Uncovered: Climate-based Innovative Practices

Climate-based practices leverage innovations in agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Reduce Your Stormwater: Permeable Pavers

Permeable pavers allow stormwater to slowly infiltrate into the ground, replenishing groundwater and improving water quality through natural filtration processes.

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Request for Proposals: Agribusiness Partners for Supplemental Nitrogen Management Services in Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Basin

Sustainable Chesapeake is seeking proposals for Agribusiness Partners for Supplemental Nitrogen Management Services in Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Basin.

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Request for Proposals: Manure Injection Services in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Sustainable Chesapeake is seeking proposals for Agribusiness Partners and Farmers for Manure Injection Services in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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Wandering Maryland’s Waterways: A Local Leader’s Perspective

On a crisp autumn morning last fall, Councilmember Cashenna Cross joined 22 of her fellow local government leaders from across Prince George’s County, Maryland to tour stormwater infrastructure and management solutions that protect, prepare, and pay off for local communities.

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