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To support our goal of meeting the unique needs of communities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the Alliance launched the Community Green Access (CGA) grant in 2024 to offer financial and technical support to local groups that seek to connect their community members to nature.
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Soil health practices help address challenges and build more resilient farms. These practices on croplands can help reduce the runoff coming from farms by reducing the loss of topsoil, increasing water infiltration, and reducing the need for fertilizers.
When it comes to total waterway miles among U.S. states, Pennsylvania is second only to Alaska. Tens of thousands of miles of flowing water means tens of thousands of opportunities to take steps of our own to contribute to a cleaner Chesapeake Bay.
As green summer foliage transforms to blazing ambers and yellows of autumn, we are reminded of nature’s graceful rhythm of change, adaptability, and endurance. For us at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, this season isn’t just about beautiful foliage: we have trees to plant, communities to clean up, and farmers to support.
In recognition of Shawn’s contributions to conservation efforts within local recreational fisheries, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources named him as the 2025 Sport Fisheries Achievement Award recipient!
BMPs are cutting-edge agricultural practices that increase yields, reduce management needs, and promote ecological and environmental health.
Another exciting new project by the Maryland Green Infrastructure team is wrapping up. The Alliance installed two bioretention cells on the property of Fallston Presbyterian Church in Harford County.
This summer, the Alliance’s DC Green Infrastructure Team had an unforgettable season, packed with fun, learning, and community impact.
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.
North America is home to nearly 300 unique species of freshwater mussels. Southeastern states, particularly those with tributaries flowing to the Mississippi River, host a massive hotspot of freshwater mussel species diversity.
