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Winter’s Dream of Spring

As spring introduces more sunlight, warmer temperatures, and a restorative green landscape, we begin to feel a resurrection. People are out, birds are chirping, and smiles feel a little easier.

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What’s Poppin’? The Kentucky Yellowwood: A Climate-Resilient Tree Leading the Way

The Kentucky yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) is on the move, expanding its range northward into regions like Pennsylvania, New York, and even New England—areas that were once too cold for its survival.

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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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Welcome to our 2026 Pennsylvania Field Crew!

The Alliance is excited to welcome our newest Watershed Conservation Field Technicians! Join us for some Technician Q&A below to learn more about the team.

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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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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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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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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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