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Dominion employees after volunteering at a Project Clean Stream site.Everyone has a role to play in Bay restoration, especially the business community. While many businesses are keenly focused on their sustainability efforts, some businesses in the watershed are beginning to expand their role in supporting Chesapeake Bay restoration. To make the connection between business sustainability …
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It starts with individuals. One person can influence the larger community. This is how Richmond local Linda Mills feels about inspiring environmental action within the watershed. When it comes to keeping the watershed and river system clean, there has been a huge surge in local citizens wanting to do their part. The Chesapeake RiverWise Community …
[title class=”acb-page-content-subtitle ” ]Alliance Partnership Will Help Improve Local Drinking Water And The Chesapeake BayANNAPOLIS, MD, January 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service has awarded the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay $1.5 million in federal financial and technical assistance through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The Alliance with its partners Stroud …
Wednesday Feb. 13, 8:00 am — 4:30 pm (4:30 – 6:30 pm – Social Mixer) Thursday Feb. 14, 8:30 am — 2:45 pm Williamsburg Lodge 310 South England Street Williamsburg, VA 23185 Registration and space is limited.View the Agenda This Summit is a grassroots effort, bringing together a diverse group of 200 people all actively …
This month we are gearing up for our 9th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum, as we expect a full house. At this year’s #ChesForum we are welcoming our keynote speaker, Dr. Wallace J Nichols, author of the acclaimed book, Blue Mind. We are honored to welcome the self-proclaimed “turtle geek” and are anticipating a brilliant talk. …
The Alliance was recently awarded $197,000 to support stormwater management and green infrastructure initiatives in Central Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Capital Region Council of Governments (CapCOG). Our new program, entitled the “Capital Region Framework for Watershed Restoration,” will serve communities in Cumberland, Dauphin, and York counties and will be funded through a Growing Greener …
[title size=”3″ class=”acb-page-content-title” ]Alliance Partnership Will Help Improve Local Drinking Water And The Chesapeake Bay Alliance Executive Director Al Todd discusses Mason-Dixon Lands Partnership Project at gathering on Terra Rubra Farm in Keymar, MD to celebrate new USDA Regional Conservation Partnerships Program.[three_fifth class=”acb-img-content-wrap” ]Carroll County, MD, May 6, 2015 – The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay gathered …
On Friday, January 16, 2015, Program Coordinator, Amy Robins and intern, Emily Clary, spent a day at Byrd Elementary School in Goochland, Virginia to discuss the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the importance of keeping the watershed healthy. Amy Robins presents to Byrd Elementary School class on the value of the Chesapeake watershed. (Photo courtesy of …
Photo Credit: Chesapeake Bay ProgramA Woodland Conservation Funding Workshop March 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM in Frederick, Maryland Having woods on your property not only benefits wildlife, the air you breathe, and your local streams but your pocket as well. Forests for the Bay and the Catoctin Land Trust will introduce you to the many economic incentive programs available …
With approximately 180 million Valentine’s Day cards exchanged and over 200 million roses grown for Valentine’s Day each year, celebrating love on February 14th can take its toll on the environment. But by taking a few of our suggestions, you can embrace the Chesapeake Bay and the environment, as well as your loved ones this year. …
