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When 33 local government leaders from York and Lancaster Counties gathered on a warm September day, they weren’t just boarding a bus — they were stepping into an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and envision how working across municipal boundaries can help communities achieve shared clean water goals.
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Over the course of two cool spring days, 19 local government leaders representing 12 municipalities joined the Wandering Virginia’s Waterways tour to explore enterprising examples of clean and green growth across Virginia’s Tri-Cities and Hampton Roads regions.
Protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources requires more than good policy – it demands a web of partnerships, a blend of innovation and tradition, and a deep respect for both the land and the people who steward it.
When it comes to clean water, diverse communities require diverse solutions. Spanning more than 64,000 square miles across six states and the District of Columbia, the Chesapeake Bay watershed is home to roughly 1,800 local governments. At this vast scale, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving clean water.
With its flat, coastal plains, Delmarva has a distinctive rural character with deep agricultural roots and strong ties to the water.
New York plays a vital role in implementing upstream solutions for downstream issues.
Decisions made by a local official impact not only the health and vitality of their community, but also their local waterways and the greater Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Annual Local Government Forum convened local decision-makers and climate experts to discuss resiliency planning.
On Friday, October 7th, Delaware elected officials gathered in downtown Seaford to explore the city’s innovative green infrastructure practices as part of the Alliance’s first Wandering Delaware’s Waterways walking tour.
Hosted by members of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee, with support from state agencies and associations, the Alliance held three 2-day tours, one each in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between late March and early May 2022.
