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50 Stories: Local Decision Makers Bring LGAC Knowledge Back to Their Communities

Local Government Advisory Committee members share how serving as a part of the Advisory Committee has shaped their decision-making on behalf of their communities.

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Pennsylvania parks are ready to shine

Local elected officials in Pennsylvania share their role in supporting their community parks.

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Local Leaders Seek Stormwater Solutions

In mid-November, the Alliance and the University of Maryland’s Municipal Online Stormwater Training (MOST) Center kicked off a series of three virtual stormwater training sessions for local decision makers. “Getting the MOST for Local Leaders in Stormwater Solutions” aims to arm communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia with innovative strategies to combat challenges around stormwater …

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Partner Stories

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

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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)