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We have noticed in Chesapeake Watershed restoration efforts a shifting focus towards achieving an environmentally just Bay, where all may enjoy the benefits of the environment. This is reflected in some of the presentations at the Chesapeake Watershed Forum, in the new Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, in programs across the watershed and in work done …
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[one_full background_image=”https://www.allianceforthebay.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/osprey-landing-in-nest-with-fish_credit-paul-warren-2007_become-a-part-of-our-work_1.jpg” ] This word cloud was created by searching “Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement”. The bigger the word, the more frequently it appears. (Sarah Davidson)”Making the Connection” was the theme for the 2014 Chesapeake Watershed Forum. This theme was provided to guide the presenters this year and to lend continuity between the ongoing topics that …
The Alliance’s 2014 Taste of the Chesapeake was a tremendous success! The gala was held on September 18 at the Blue Heron Pavilion at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD.[one_full background_image=”https://www.allianceforthebay.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/osprey-landing-in-nest-with-fish_credit-paul-warren-2007_become-a-part-of-our-work_1.jpg” ] Taste guests were able to give a unique gift towards Alliance programs through our giving tree.Our audience was a sell-out crowd of over …
The idea of watershed stewardship — local citizens engaged in restoration — has never gotten enough credit as a means to achieving a healthy Chesapeake. Since the infancy of Bay restoration, the issues of habitat degradation, poor water quality and unsustainable fisheries, as well as forming the policies to address them, have drawn the attention …
Early on the morning of October 26, 2014, a group of foresters from four of the Bay states—some who had never seen the Bay’s open water nor its most charismatic species, the blue crab—began their trek to Smith Island. Here a unique perspective on the Bay was waiting for them. Some drove more than five …
Craig Highfield, left, of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay presents Christine and Fred Andreae with the 2015 Forest Champion Exemplary Forest Steward Award.(September 26, 2015 – Shepherdstown, West Virginia) The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the US Forest Service presented the 2015 Chesapeake Forest Champions awards at the 10th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum …
[title class=”acb-page-content-subtitle ” ]Position Will Support The Alliance’s Businesses For The Bay ANNAPOLIS, MD, May 2015 – The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay announced today that Corinne Stephens will join the organization as its Business Partnerships Manager. Beginning May 11, Stephens will have responsibility for developing and managing the Alliance’s innovative Businesses for the Bay (B4B) …
There’s no doubt we love native species at the Alliance. They’re usually easy to take care of, prove to be unique resources to humans and wildlife, and are always beautiful. With spring up and running, we want to make sure to notice and appreciate some of the beautiful blooming native flowers. See if you can …
[one_fourth ][imageframe class=”acb-img-container float-right-container” ] Green streetscape being maintained in Lemoyne Borough, PA.The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, working as a National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Technical Assistance Provider, worked with Lemoyne Borough to help residents to better understand green infrastructure–specifically the 18 raingardens and stormwater curb bump outs installed on Market Street, the small …
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Annapolis Green were awarded a grant from Keep America Beautiful this spring to work to decrease cigarette litter throughout Annapolis. Working through the Alliance’s Project Clean Stream scope to decrease litter throughout the Chesapeake Bay, this grant will help install 7 cigarette receptacles and start a research campaign …
