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Pioneers in the Wilderness in the 1970s

How caring for the environment became an “it thing” and hit its stride with the aid of teamwork and collaboration

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Monitor Moment: Camille Grabb

Dedicated, volunteer citizen scientists have been monitoring water quality as part of the RiverTrends project for over 35 years, giving us a invaluable local knowledge and support.

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50 Stories: Dennis Chestnut & His Love for the Anacostia River

Growing up near the Anacostia River created a strong bond between Dennis Chestnut and the water. It’s where he spent his youth, learned to swim, and eventually raised a family. Listen as Dennis tells the story of how the river led him to a greater understanding of the Chesapeake Bay.

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The Pages of Black History – Every Month

5 inspiring reads to help develop a richer understanding of the world, strengthen interpersonal skills, and increase your creativity.

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Welcoming Our New Communications Director

The Alliance is very excited to welcome our new Communications Director, Adam Miller, to our team!

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New Year, New Board Leadership!

With a new year comes new changes – and there are a few key changes on the Board of Directors as we start 2021.

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History of Rockfish Gap with Board Member, Shawn Kimbro

Did you know that Rockfish Gap gets its name because it was the headwaters of the rockfish river? Rockfish would navigate from the Atlantic Ocean up the Chesapeake Bay- 500 miles! Join Board Member, Shawn Kimbro as he tells the story of the historic Rockfish Gap.  

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We’re Excited for the BUBBAs! Are You?

This year marks the 5th edition of the Best Urban BMP (Best Management Practice) in the Bay Awards, or BUBBAs for short, and the Alliance is excited to celebrate!

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Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Turns 50

The Alliance turns 50 this year, celebrating a half century of dedicated work to improve the lands and waters of the Bay watershed through agriculture, forests, green infrastructure and community connections. “I’ve been thinking about how the Alliance has changed in the last 50 years and while the faces and the outputs of our work …

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50 Years Fighting For The Chesapeake

The Chesapeake Bay has seen significant changes in the past 50 years! In the 1970s, the rivers of the Chesapeake were ailing. In 1971, a group of concerned citizens came together to restore and protect the bay for the wildlife that depends on it, and the humans that recreate and connect with it. That partnership …

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