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Wandering Waterways: Connecting Virginia’s Tri-Cities

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.

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Wandering Pennsylvania’s Waterways: Collaborating Across Communities

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.

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Wandering Waterways: Greenspace and Community Access in DC

Despite its famed cherry blossoms, the District of Columbia does not typically come to mind when envisioning outdoor greenspace. However, with its plentiful parks, generous waterfront access, and extensive urban tree canopy, Washington, DC has more to offer in the way of greenspace than one might expect.

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Supporting small towns creates big wins for the Bay

How local governments are "sandboxing" their way to more effective Bay restoration

Building Resilient Communities to Enhance Public Safety

Checking-in on the Chesapeake: Virginia's progress towards clean-up of the Bay

A healthy Chesapaeke Bay begins with local governments

Supporting small towns creates big wins for the Bay

How local governments are "sandboxing" their way to more effective Bay restoration

Building Resilient Communities to Enhance Public Safety

Checking-in on the Chesapeake: Virginia's progress towards clean-up of the Bay

A healthy Chesapaeke Bay begins with local governments

Watershed Currents

This bi-monthly newsletter features curated inspirational and informative resources and content for local governments within the Chesapeake Bay watershed region. Each newsletter is theme-focused and organized by local priorities impacting localities today.

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Breton Bay, including Breton Bay Sanctuary, is seen looking northeast in St. Mary's County, Md., on June 5, 2018. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)