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The 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival Lineup is Here!

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets are on sale now! We hope to see you in Annapolis, MD, Washington, DC, Lancaster, PA, or virtually for these 9 incredible films, guest speakers, door prizes, and more!

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Agriculture Uncovered: Climate-based Innovative Practices

Climate-based practices leverage innovations in agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Reduce Your Stormwater: Permeable Pavers

Permeable pavers allow stormwater to slowly infiltrate into the ground, replenishing groundwater and improving water quality through natural filtration processes.

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Request for Proposals: Agribusiness Partners for Supplemental Nitrogen Management Services in Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Basin

Sustainable Chesapeake is seeking proposals for Agribusiness Partners for Supplemental Nitrogen Management Services in Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Basin.

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Request for Proposals: Manure Injection Services in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Sustainable Chesapeake is seeking proposals for Agribusiness Partners and Farmers for Manure Injection Services in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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Wandering Maryland’s Waterways: A Local Leader’s Perspective

On a crisp autumn morning last fall, Councilmember Cashenna Cross joined 22 of her fellow local government leaders from across Prince George’s County, Maryland to tour stormwater infrastructure and management solutions that protect, prepare, and pay off for local communities.

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Hundreds of small bugs on a pile of snow.

What’s Poppin’? Phenological Fun: Snow Fleas

For many of us, the blankets of snow on our landscapes invoke serene images of mother nature in a deep restorative slumber, but it is actually a surprising hotspot for biological activity.

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A beaver swimming through water holding something in it's paws near it's mouth.

Eager Beaver, Busy as a Beaver, or Beaver Fever?!

Are you eager for beavers? Explore the intricasies of these fascinating ecosystem engineers.

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Reduce Your Stormwater: Downspout Disconnect

Downspout disconnection redirects rooftop runoff into lawns, gardens, or rain barrels where it can slowly absorb and reduce stormwater’s impact on local waterways. Learn how this small change can make a big difference for your home and local environment.

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Small plants peaking through snow and ice.

Cold Stratification: Nature’s Chilly Wake-Up Call

In the Chesapeake Bay watershed, many native plants rely on a cool little trick called cold stratification to get their start. But what’s really going on when seeds “chill out” all winter long?

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