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Sassafras was chosen to represent Maryland because of its massive footprint and high agricultural productivity, presenting few limitations for most land uses.
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Noel Dorwart Park was predominantly a parking lot and a large lawn space before the project began. With help from the Alliance’s Forests Team and dedicated volunteers, the park is receiving shade trees, stormwater practices, and a native meadow.
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.
Studies show that access to healthy outdoor recreational spaces has dramatic impacts on the quality of life and overall health of communities. Green spaces also improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and reduce heat and greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
Thank you to the 732 attendees who joined us for our 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Festival-goers enjoyed nine films about that informed, inspired, and ignited solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation.
The Alliance has partnered with Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd., one of the nation’s leading Pekin duck producers, to integrate conservation best management practices that reduce nutrient runoff, strengthen biosecurity, and improve long-term environmental health across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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.
J-Team Dairy Farm milks 220 cows, with a focus on strong herd genetics and high milk quality. The family farms 175 acres, growing crops including corn, rye, and triticale, and approaches farming with sustainability and animal comfort in mind.
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.
