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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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What’s Poppin’? Phenological Fun: Snow Fleas

For many of us, the blankets of snow on our landscapes invoke serene images of mother nature in a deep restorative slumber, but it is actually a surprising hotspot for biological activity.

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Eager Beaver, Busy as a Beaver, or Beaver Fever?!

Are you eager for beavers? Explore the intricasies of these fascinating ecosystem engineers.

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Reduce Your Stormwater: Downspout Disconnect

Downspout disconnection redirects rooftop runoff into lawns, gardens, or rain barrels where it can slowly absorb and reduce stormwater’s impact on local waterways. Learn how this small change can make a big difference for your home and local environment.

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Cold Stratification: Nature’s Chilly Wake-Up Call

In the Chesapeake Bay watershed, many native plants rely on a cool little trick called cold stratification to get their start. But what’s really going on when seeds “chill out” all winter long?

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What’s Poppin’? Phenological Fun: Witch-Hazel

Explore the wonderful world of witch-hazel in winter!

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Agriculture Uncovered: nature-based practices for farm and ecosystem resilience

Nature-based practices leverage natural processes to improve water, soil, and air quality long-term. Using resources like native plant species helps rebuild resilient, biodiverse systems on farms. These systems work to restore ecosystem function and, when maintained, become more effective with time.

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Reduce Your Stormwater: Urban Trees

Urban trees provide many benefits to our communities. Find all the urban trees resources you need here, including a video about to plant a tree and calculate your Tree Equity Score.

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Maryland Farms Receives “Living Shoreline”

Trossbach Farm in Dameron, Maryland was losing its shoreline due to erosion. The Alliance and partners were able to design and implement a living shoreline to preserve the land and prevent thousands of tons of sediment pollution from entering the Chesapeake Bay.

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Dairy Farm Helps Clean Juniata County Waterways

Nestled between Shade Mountain to the north and Tuscarora Mountain to the south, the county is the epitome of rural Pennsylvania, with rivers and creeks meandering through deep valleys and towering ridges.

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