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Trees are our greatest allies in reducing the amount of pollution that enters our waterways and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Forests provide clean water and air, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, help build resilient communities, and offer a host of other benefits. However, with an estimated loss of 100 acres of forest per day in the …
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Summerdean, VA: Ease of herd movement is the number one reason Jimmy Callison fenced his cattle away from the river. “It used to take seven or eight people on four-wheelers and horses to get all these cows to the barn. Now, we can do that with just two people,” said Callison, a full-time farmer in …
Every spring, local waterways and woodlands receive a clean start as thousands of volunteers come together for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Project Clean Stream, the largest annual volunteer cleanup event in the Chesapeake Bay region. This year, Project Clean Stream officially kicks off on April 1, 2017 for its 14th year of bringing …
The Maryland Office wrapped up its Trees for Sacred Places planting season this November. Throughout this past Fall, 737 native trees were planted at 16 Houses of Worship and hundreds of volunteers were engaged at educational workshops. The Trees for Sacred Places program was started over 3 years ago, and has planted 11,941 trees across the state of …
Thanks to funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Alliance has partnered with Church Hill Activities and Tutoring (CHAT), the Center for Watershed Protection and Sustainable Chesapeake to engage local youth in integrating edible gardens with stormwater reduction practices in the East End of Richmond. CHAT recruits local high school students and college …
As a part of the Franklin County Trees for Tomorrow Program, the Alliance has conducted several “Buffer in a Box” workshops this fall. These workshops are just one part of the larger initiative, to reforest Franklin County, Pennsylvania and clean up the Concocheague Creek called Franklin County: Trees for Tomorrow. We’ve been pleased to find …
Planting demonstration at the Wilson College planting. Photo courtesy of Bob Stoler.On Saturday April 27, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Wilson College, and approximately 180 volunteers planted over 300 native trees and shrubs along the Conococheague Creek on the college’s McKee Green. Chambersburg community members learned about the benefits of riparian buffers, proper tree …
Saturday, February 28th, 2015, 9:00 am – noon Cumberland Country Club 10200 Country Club Road, Cumberland, MD 21502[one_full ]Learn how to: Establish your vision & goals for your land Assess and enhance the value of your natural resources Reduce property & estate taxes Create a succession plan that keeps your land intact and within your family Build family ties to …
April 26, 2014 9am to 5pm York River State Park 9801 York River Park Rd Williamsburg, VA 23188Are you interested in learning more about your local stream? We need volunteers to collect important data on streams in the York River watershed tidal area. We will provide training and supplies, all you have to do is …
The Alliance works hard throughout the year planting trees, organizing trash cleanups, and engaging citizens, local governments and businesses to work towards a cleaner, healthier Chesapeake Bay. Your support helps us continue this vital work. Donate today to help get the job done! » Post by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
