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Hi! I’m Sean O’Connor and I’m an intern for Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. I’m from Norristown, PA and I’m a junior at Franklin and Marshall College majoring in environmental science. At the Alliance, I’m primarily working in the local government and communication teams. Currently, my main project is to gather local official contact information …
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Below are a few events happening across the watershed, along with a few virtual events you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. The Alliance encourages all our friends and partners to join us in recognizing the Juneteenth Holiday. Take an opportunity to learn, discuss, or celebrate in your community – and walk away with growing knowledge of where we have been and where we hope to go in our effort for social and racial justice.
Climate change is on many homeowners’ minds and how the various climate risks such as flooding, fire, and drought may affect your home. Now may be the time to turn to a more sustainable future of homeownership, and sustainable architecture is paving the way to mitigate our impact on the environment. So whether you’re looking to buy a new home that’s more eco-friendly or looking for sustainable upgrades to your existing house, we’ve got you covered. We’ll explain what sustainable architecture is and how you can make a greener future for your own home.
Hosted by members of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee, with support from state agencies and associations, the Alliance held three 2-day tours, one each in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between late March and early May 2022.
“Hey Rob, can you write an article for the newsletter? Maybe something that showcases the wildlife of the watershed. Something that makes people feel good, gives them warm and fuzzy feelings.” Hmm fuzzy… I know just the thing! Spiders! Everyone likes spiders! Now before you say “Nope” first of all, think of something original to …
Anna Kelley is our 2022 Summer Intern at the Richmond office. The inspiration for her work and being an active steward of the environment comes from growing up along the James River.
The Alliance’s annual Taste celebration is moving upstream in 2022. After two years of virtual events, the Taste will take place in-person at three different venues across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
In May 2021 the Alliance and our partners at ecoLatinos set forth on a new project: The Greening of St. Catherine Laboure. I should start by saying St. Catherine was very green already. Sitting on almost 10 acres of beautiful property in Montgomery County, MD, the Catholic church has immaculate grounds. However, more than half …
If you have spent any significant amount of time driving through Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, or Pennsylvania, you’ve probably experienced at least a few moments of fist-clenching frustration when giving a little extra space to someone pedaling on two wheels. We are often called Bikers, Bicyclists, Cyclists – and sometimes a combination of more profane commuter vernacular during rush hour.
Follow along as Alliance staff member, Laura Todd, paddles all 444 miles of the Main Branch of the Susquehanna River with her father, Mark. Starting in June 2022 in Cooperstown, New York, the pair will kayak down the river to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace, Maryland. This series will follow their journey over the next year as they paddle the longest river on the East Coast, sharing Susquehanna facts, photos, and reflections from the trip along the way.
