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Digging into state soils: Pennsylvania’s Hazleton

First established in 1960 in Carbon County, Hazleton was selected as PA’s state soil for its massive footprint and economic significance. It is the most extensive soil series in Pennsylvania, covering more than 1.5 million acres across half of the state’s counties.

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Connecting Across the Watershed at the Virginia HBCU/MSI Summit

The Alliance hosted students and faculty from five of Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to build connections across the James River watershed.

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From the Blue Ridge to the Bay

A little over a year ago I moved from the Baltimore-Annapolis area, where I was raised, to Charlottesville, VA, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and I’m happy to report that there’s room in my heart for both locales.

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The Power of Partnership: Leading a Living Shoreline Restoration

All CCCC program members complete a capstone project during their service year. My goals were to have a hands-on project with lasting impact, while highlighting the collaboration with CCLC and the Alliance. I became interested in organizing a shoreline planting event with volunteers.

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Volunteers Remove 630 Pounds of Trash from the Bay in One Day!

On Friday, April 4, 2026, we kicked off our 24th season of Project Clean Stream (PCS)! Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers and partners who joined us.

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Digging into State Soils: Soil Taxonomy and Formation

Just as a botanist classifies plants or a zoologist classifies animals, soil scientists use soil taxonomy to categorize the diverse soil found around the world.

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Join Our Mission: We’re Looking for New Board Members in Washington, DC!

Are you a Washington, DC resident with a heart for the environment and a knack for leadership? We want to hear from you!

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Agriculture Uncovered: No-till Organic Grain Production

Tillage is a particularly common tool in organic grain production because of its uses in weed control. One impact of tillage is that it breaks up the soil structure. However, soil’s structure is what holds it together and reduces erosion from wind or rain.

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Set Course to Help Migratory Birds this Spring

From February to May, the Atlantic Flyway — the broad migration super highway that runs through eastern North America from Florida to northern Quebec (and the other way around in the fall) — turns our region into one of the busiest routes of migratory birds in North America.

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Seeking Contractors For Accessible Trail on School Grounds – Richmond, VA

The Alliance is seeking bids for a professional contractor to collaborate on and install an ADA accessible nature trail at Amelia Street School in Richmond, VA.

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