Job announcement: Virginia Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator The Virginia Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator will work on a variety of urban stormwater green infrastructure and community engagement projects in the City of Richmond and throughout central and southern Virginia. The position is full-time, working under supervision of the Virginia Green Infrastructure Projects Manager, with additional oversight provided…
2022 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Request for Poster Session Proposals is NOW OPEN! The Forum Planning Committee is soliciting proposals for posters for the Saturday, November 5 poster session at the 2022 Forum (November 4 – 6) at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. We are looking for a combination of posters from new…
Position Announcement: Multimedia Associate The Alliance is seeking a creative storyteller to join our Communications Team. The Multimedia Associate will work with our Program Teams to produce video, photo, and written content that portrays the impacts that the Alliance is making on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Associate works closely with staff across the organization. In…
The Communications & Social Media Coordinator is a full-time position focused on social media account management, content creation, digital marketing, and storytelling. The position supports a variety of communications efforts at the Alliance focusing on engagement, sharing success stories of on-going organizational efforts, educating our audiences, and elevating the voices of our partners. The Coordinator…
ABOUT THE TASTE – CELEBRATE WITH US! Over 100,000 streams and rivers flow through 64,000 square miles of forest, fields, cities, suburbs, and communities on their way to the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay watershed’s tremendous reach creates a land-to-water ratio of 14:1. That’s greater than any other coastal water body in the world! We’ve all…
ABOUT THE TASTE – CELEBRATE WITH US! Over 100,000 streams and rivers flow through 64,000 square miles of forest, fields, cities, suburbs, and communities on their way to the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay watershed’s tremendous reach creates a land-to-water ratio of 14:1. That’s greater than any other coastal water body in the world! We’ve all…
Over 100,000 streams and rivers flow through 64,000 square miles of forest, fields, cities, suburbs, and communities on their way to the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay watershed’s tremendous reach creates a land-to-water ratio of 14:1. That’s greater than any other coastal water body in the world! We’ve all heard the saying, “Think globally, act locally,”…
Job announcement: Virginia Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator The Virginia Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator will work on a variety of urban stormwater green infrastructure and community engagement projects in the City of Richmond and throughout central and southern Virginia. The position is full-time, working under supervision of the Virginia Green Infrastructure Projects Manager, with additional oversight provided…
Position Announcement Administrative Assistant Company name: Friends of Herring Run Parks, Inc. (FHRP) About the organization: Friends of Herring Run Parks is a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and improving the Herring Run Parks in Northeast Baltimore City. The Friends of Herring Run Parks’ mission is to preserve, protect, restore, and promote Herring Run…
Job announcement: Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist The Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist will support and develop the Alliance’s business partnerships in the agricultural supply chain sector in the region, advance planning efforts related to the intersection of water quality and corporate sustainability goals, and build new private business partnerships to scale up the Alliance’s successful best management…
The DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant job is a full-time entry level position that will assist in programmatic work, including field work within and around DC. The position will involve completion of percolation tests for green infrastructure projects and work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart Homes Landscaping program. RiverSmart Homes is a residential reduced-cost…
Job announcement: Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist The Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist will support and develop the Alliance’s business partnerships in the agricultural supply chain sector in the region, advance planning efforts related to the intersection of water quality and corporate sustainability goals, and build new private business partnerships to scale up the Alliance’s successful best management…
The Finance Director reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and is responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities at the Alliance. The Director oversees the Finance Department, works closely with the Alliance’s Board of Directors’ Finance Committee and Chief Operating Officer (COO), and supports the organization’s growing 50+ professional staff…
Job announcement: Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist The Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist will support and develop the Alliance’s business partnerships in the agricultural supply chain sector in the region, advance planning efforts related to the intersection of water quality and corporate sustainability goals, and build new private business partnerships to scale up the Alliance’s successful best management…
The Finance Director reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and is responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities at the Alliance. The Director oversees the Finance Department, works closely with the Alliance’s Board of Directors’ Finance Committee and Chief Operating Officer (COO), and supports the organization’s growing 50+ professional staff…
Montgomery County Parks is currently seeking a stormwater professional to manage the Department’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II (MS4) Permit to ensure compliance with all State and Federal NPDES and stormwater management (SWM) Regulations. The successful candidate will lead a robust multi-divisional team focused on implementing the requirements set forth in the…
Let’s talk trash! Do you know a place that always is covered in trash? Do you want to organize a clean-up, but don’t know where to start? Join us for 30 minutes (virtually) during your lunch break to talk about all things Project Clean Stream. We will touch on the history of PCS, the negative…
Join us to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up our community. We will meet along the path where the creek crosses Bel Aire Ln (see map below). Parking is available along Bel Aire Ln. The path along the parks are accessible for bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, etc. To stay safe and hydrated, we suggest bringing a…
The Alliance seeks a Communications Intern for its CBP Communications Office in Annapolis, Maryland. The CBP Communications Office supports the partnership’s efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay by providing information to the public, working with the media, branding and promoting CBP products and activities, and facilitating communications among CBP’s many partners. The communications…
Job announcement: Citizens Advisory Committee Project Associate (80%-90% of time) Under direction of the CAC Coordinator / Community Leadership Initiative Director, the Citizens Advisory Committee Project Associate supports the Alliance’s coordination of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), which consists of 28 appointed committee volunteers from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Tasks include, but…
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is looking for volunteers to join us in planting nearly 5,000 trees across the Commonwealth this spring! Consider attending one of this Spring’s forest plantings and be a part of restoring Pennsylvania’s lands and waters. This planting will take place on April 9, 2022 at 2 Woodland Vista Drive, Pine Grove PA…
Job announcement: Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist The Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist will support and develop the Alliance’s business partnerships in the agricultural supply chain sector in the region, advance planning efforts related to the intersection of water quality and corporate sustainability goals, and build new private business partnerships to scale up the Alliance’s successful best…
This position will support the Pennsylvania office on a wide range of community outreach projects and events, volunteer engagement activities, and administrative duties. These roles require strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences. This position will work with…
Internship Announcement: Water Quality Monitoring Intern This temporary, part-time position (~10 hours per week) is responsible for providing project support to the Alliance’s Virginia water quality monitoring staff on the RiverTrends project, including interacting with volunteers, administrative work, and occasional time in the field. Read the full job description here. This position is open until Friday, March 18,…
A new feature on the updated Chesapeake Network is the extended profile! When you get a chance log into the Network and click “profile” or “edit profile” this will give you an opportunity to update your profile picture, add in your interests, areas of expertise as well as your affiliated organization. The extended profile will…
Join us on Friday, April 1st from 2-4 pm as we celebrate the kick-off for the Fall PCS season! Meet in the parking lot outside the building!
The DC Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, involving field work within and around DC. Part of the position will be assisting the water monitoring program in the DC Metro Region. The position will also work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart Homes Rain Barrel program, a residential…
This full-time position serves a critical role in the Alliance’s growing fundraising team and organizational needs. The Development Specialist will work closely with the CEO, Board, and staff in implementing the organization’s Development Plan and its various fundraising tactics. This position supports the continued success of the Alliance’s efforts to invest into our four program…
This position will work on the Alliance’s Forest Team on a wide range of reforestation, restoration and outreach projects in Pennsylvania but will focus on community engagement in our volunteer tree plantings and site stewardship. These roles require strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, the ability to form strong relationships and…
This full-time position serves a critical role in the Alliance’s growing fundraising team and organizational needs. The Development Specialist will work closely with the CEO, Board, and staff in implementing the organization’s Development Plan and its various fundraising tactics. This position supports the continued success of the Alliance’s efforts to invest into our four program…
This full-time position serves a critical administrative role in support of the Alliance’s growing fundraising team and organizational needs. The Development Associate will support the CEO, Board, and staff in implementing the organization’s Development Plan, and its various events, campaigns, and donor cultivation objectives. This position supports the continued success of the Alliance’s fundraising efforts…
We are excited to announce, after a couple of years of working towards improving our resource, The Chesapeake Network we will be launching an updated version on January 31st! Based on user testing, user interviews, and surveys, we came up with the following updates to the Network we felt would help improve the user experience. 1….
The Equity and Inclusion Projects Specialist is a critical role in advancing the Alliance’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) programmatic efforts. The successful candidate will build upon the Alliance’s emerging partnership with Bowie State University and engage other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the watershed. The Specialist will also coordinate…
The DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant job is a full-time entry level position that will assist in programmatic work, including field work within and around DC. The position will involve completion of percolation tests for green infrastructure projects and work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart Homes Landscaping program. Training will be provided on green…
The DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant job is a full-time entry level position that will assist in programmatic work, including field work within and around DC. The position will involve completion of percolation tests for green infrastructure projects and work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart Homes Landscaping program. Training will be provided on green…
The DC Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, involving field work within and around DC. Part of the position will be assisting the water monitoring program in the DC Metro Region. The position will also work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart Homes Rain Barrel program, a residential…
Position Announcement: Green Infrastructure Projects Associate The Green Infrastructure Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, involving field work within and around DC. The position is catered toward a landscape professional and will involve completion of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) project inspections/evaluations and work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart…
Position Announcement: Pennsylvania Forests Projects Associate This position will work on the Alliance’s Forest Team on a wide range of reforestation, restoration and outreach projects in Pennsylvania but will focus on community engagement in our volunteer tree plantings and site stewardship. These roles require strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, the ability…
Position Announcement: Green Infrastructure Projects Associate The Green Infrastructure Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, involving field work within and around DC. The position is catered toward a landscape professional and will involve completion of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) project inspections/evaluations and work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart…
The Alliance’s 3rd Annual Sportsmen’s Forum went virtual in 2021. Throughout the Fall, guest presenters from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission shared their knowledge on the state of a few important wildlife species found in our Chesapeake Forests: waterfowl, wild turkey, brook trout,…
Purchase Tickets Here Since 2019, the Alliance has brought communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC together by hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in all four states on the same night. In the peak of winter, the Film Festival provides warmth, inspires action, and raises hope. The goal of the Alliance’s Wild…
Position Announcement: DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant The DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant job is a full-time entry level position that will assist in programmatic work, including field work within and around DC. The position will involve completion of percolation tests for green infrastructure projects and work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart Homes Landscaping program….
Position Announcement: DC Projects Associate The DC Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, involving field work within and around DC. Part of the position will be assisting the water monitoring program in the DC Metro Region. The position will also work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart Homes Rain…
Position Announcement: Green Infrastructure Projects Associate The Green Infrastructure Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, involving field work within and around DC. The position is catered toward a landscape professional and will involve completion of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) project inspections/evaluations and work with the District of Columbia’s RiverSmart…
For the next 48 hours, any donation of $100 or more to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will not only be doubled but will also get you one of our new Alliance hats! We’re over 75% of the way to raising our $100K goal. Join us in our mission to engage new communities, plant…
In early 2022 the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is launching a redesign of the Chesapeake Network. After a survey, user testing, and user interviews – we’re excited to share updates based on YOUR feedback. Some features include advance filters on the job board, a calendar of events, and an updated daily digest! The Chesapeake…
Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), a 501(c)3, is currently seeking a person to become the Executive Director of ACT, who identifies him, her, their self as a passionate advocate for the Mission and Vision of Assateague Coastal Trust. We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and visionary leader who is passionate about clean water advocacy, and eager…
Join us on January 13, 2022, for the alliance’s virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. As unpredictable as the past 1.5+ years have been, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival will safely bring beautiful cinematography and inspiring stories to viewers across our diverse region. Early bird tickets are now on sale for $25! Don’t miss…
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) has worked for over 25 years conserving the land, water, and scenic character of Northern Virginia. We have protected more than 8,000 acres of urban and rural places in our service area of more than three million residents. Today, Northern Virginia’s lands are threatened by extreme development pressures and climate change, making conservation work crucial…
Join the Alliance for a happy hour networking event at Guilford Hall Brewery in Baltimore, MD! Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary along with our 16th Annual Watershed Forum. You do not have to be attending the watershed forum to join us for the happy hour. We have reserved outdoor tables for this…
Join the Alliance for a happy hour networking event at Thistle Finch Distillery in Lancaster, PA! Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary along with our 16th Annual Watershed Forum. You do not have to be attending the watershed forum to join us for the happy hour however if you’d like to learn more about the Watershed…
Reconnect with your local colleagues at a pre-Forum happy hour at Bardo Brewing in Washington, DC. No food provided, drinks are individual tabs. Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary along with our 16th Annual Watershed Forum. You do not have to be attending the watershed forum to join us for the happy hour however if you’d like…
Reconnect with your local colleagues at a pre-Forum happy hour at Väsen Brewing Company in Richmond, VA. No food is provided, drinks are individual tabs. Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary along with our 16th Annual Watershed Forum. You do not have to be attending the watershed forum to join us for the happy hour however if…
Join the Alliance for a happy hour networking event at Forward Brewing in Annapolis, MD! Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary along with our 16th Annual Watershed Forum. You do not have to be attending the watershed forum to join us for the happy hour however, if you’d like to learn more about the Watershed forum or…
Position Announcement: Fundraising Specialist As the Alliance celebrates our 50th anniversary this year, we are looking ahead to solving the challenges facing the Chesapeake in the next five decades. At this exciting crossroads, we are seeking a candidate who is a motivated change maker to lead our efforts on increasing unrestricted revenues to enable us to…
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Bowie State University for an afternoon clean up on Thursday, October 22nd from 1-3pm. Volunteers will be able to park in the food court area and then walk across the street to the area labeled 3951 Evergreen Parkway where the treeline and waterways are located to begin…
Position Announcement: Equity and Inclusion Projects Specialist The Equity and Inclusion Projects Specialist is a critical role in advancing the Alliance’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) programmatic efforts. The successful candidate will build upon the Alliance’s emerging partnership with Bowie State University and engage other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the…
As the Alliance celebrates our 50th anniversary this year, we are looking ahead to solving the challenges facing the Chesapeake in the next five decades. At this exciting crossroads, we are seeking a candidate who is a motivated change maker to lead our efforts on increasing unrestricted revenues to enable us to continue to broaden…
This position will work on the Alliance’s Forest Team under supervision of the Forests Program Director on a wide range of urban forestry, tree planting and education/outreach initiatives. The successful candidate should have strong organizational skills, a basic understanding of water quality and land use issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and excellent written and…
Alliance Anne Arundel County DEIJ Series with Nonpofit HR 2021 – Session 2
Project Clean Stream will kick off its fall season on September 11th, 2021 with cleanups taking place across the Chesapeake Bay watershed and will run through November 2021. Every year, tens of thousands of volunteers come together to pick up trash from local streams, creeks, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods as part of the Alliance’s Project…
Join us on Friday, September 10th as we celebrate the kick-off for the Fall PCS season! Meet in the parking lot outside the building!
Position Announcement: Maryland Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) This part-time position (20-25 hours per week) is responsible for providing administrative support to Alliance leadership, and is based in the Alliance’s Annapolis office. The successful candidate has strong organizational and proactive communication skills, and excellent time management. This position will interface with several Alliance staff and Board of Directors…
About this Opportunity: As the Alliance celebrates our 50th anniversary this year, we are looking ahead to solving the challenges facing the Chesapeake in the next five decades. At this exciting crossroads, we are seeking a candidate who is a motivated change maker to lead our efforts on increasing unrestricted revenues to enable us to…
Tickets on Sale Now! At The Taste: Celebrate 50 Years, you will get to explore the watershed without leaving your home! With our keynote speaker, 50th anniversary highlights, and five award winners, our program promises to engage and entertain. $150 tickets include: – Admission to the virtual Taste event – Access to the Taste’s silent auction – Bonus Gift: The…
Defensores de la Cuenca is excited to open registration for the Latin@ Leaders Summit on September 16 at Thorpewood Retreat Center. Please secure your space today. Space is extremely limited. Click on the attached for more details. Defensores de la Cuenca se complace en anunciar el inicio de la registración para la Cumbre de Líderes…
About this Opportunity: As the Alliance celebrates our 50th anniversary this year, we are looking ahead to solving the challenges facing the Chesapeake in the next five decades. At this exciting crossroads, we are seeking a candidate who is a motivated change maker to lead our efforts on increasing unrestricted revenues to enable us to…
Job Description: This part-time position (20-25 hours per week) is responsible for providing administrative support to Alliance leadership and is based in the Alliance’s Annapolis office. The successful candidate has strong organizational and proactive communication skills and excellent time management. This position will interface with several Alliance staff and Board of Directors members, as well…
This Maryland-based position will work directly with farmers and landowners on a wide range of water quality improvement projects focused on agricultural best management practices, agricultural community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation, and more. The Maryland Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced, full-time position working under supervision of the Agriculture Program Director to help advance the Alliance’s Agriculture Program…
Position Announcement: Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate This Pennsylvania-based position will work directly with farmers and landowners on a wide range of water quality improvement projects focused on agricultural best management practices, agricultural community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation, and more. The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate is a fast-paced, full-time position working under supervision of the Pennsylvania…
Dickinson College’s Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM), located in the fantastic small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania is hiring a new Assistant Director. The ALLARM Assistant Director is responsible for a number of things: Co-lead the organization; Run ALLARM’s quality assurance laboratory (we certify volunteers doing chemical stream monitoring in Pennsylvania); Provide technical assistance and…
The Coalition and the Alliance seek the services of a consultant to successfully complete two activities: (1) develop and implement a web-based survey to establish capacity baseline among NGOs within the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement on-the-ground restoration projects; and (2) facilitate six virtual roundtable discussions with a subset of surveyed NGOs. Applicants must be…
The 16th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum “The Future is Now: Getting to (and Moving Beyond) 2025″ November 4 – 5, 2021 // Virtual The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will hold the 16th annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum virtually on November 4 – 5, 2021. This watershed-wide event reaches over 400 restoration and conservation practitioners annually to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. Our theme is: “The…
The 16th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum “The Future is Now: Getting to (and Moving Beyond) 2025″ November 4 – 5, 2021 // Virtual The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will hold the 16th annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum virtually on November 4 – 5, 2021. This watershed-wide event reaches over 400 restoration and conservation practitioners annually to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. Our theme is: “The…
Celebrate Earth day at Long’s Park! Thursday, April 22nd from 9am-noon. Register here
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will hold the 16th annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum virtually on November 4 – 5, 2021. This watershed-wide event reaches over 400 restoration and conservation practitioners annually to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. Our theme is: “The Future is Now: Getting to (and Moving Beyond) 2025.” The year 2025 marks a historic milestone for the Chesapeake…
Job Description: The Green Infrastructure Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, primarily in support of the RiverSmart Homes programs which will involve field work within and around DC. The RiverSmart Homes and RiverSmart Rebate programs, offered within the District of Columbia, have been designed to help reduce stormwater…
Job Description: The Green Infrastructure Projects Associate job is a full-time position that will assist in programmatic work, primarily in support of the RiverSmart Homes programs which will involve field work within and around DC. The RiverSmart Homes and RiverSmart Rebate programs, offered within the District of Columbia, have been designed to help reduce stormwater…
Register here: https://www.chesapeakenetwork.org/cleanup/gwynns-falls-parkway-clean-up/ The meet up location is at the Historic Hanlon Park. We’ll be at the corner of Gwynn’s Falls Parkway and Longwood Street, Baltimore MD 21216. It’s across from Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. There volunteers will get supplies, including pickers, bags, vests, and donuts. We’ll be cleaning up the historic Gwynn’s Falls Parkway….
TeamAg is building capacity on our regenerative agriculture team. Regenerative agricultural practices create profitable agroecosystems that are diverse, resilient, and productive. New opportunities are emerging that recognize the benefits of regeneratively managed crops, livestock, and animal products through market premiums and ecosystem services. As a result, farmers are approaching TeamAg with practical questions about how…
Check out this FREE virtual Tree I.D session with our very own, PA Forest Projects Coordinator, Ryan Davis Thursday, Feb. 25th at 7m. Register by emailing info@natureandcultureinstitute.org!
Did you know there are over 400 different native bee species within Pennsylvania that help pollinate all of our flowering plants? Join Rebecca Lauver, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member, on March 18, 2021 at 6:30PM to learn more native bee facts like this! Rebecca is hosting a FREE interactive webinar all…
February 12, 2021 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) consultant for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) to deliver an Organizational Equity Assessment and DEIJ related trainings for Alliance staff and Board of Directors. Introduction: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay brings together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve…
Title: Racial Justice and Equity Intern Department: Executive Office Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Chief Officer for Racial Justice and Equity Location: Flexible Duration: 12 Weeks – May to August 2021 (start and end dates flexible) Schedule and Compensation: 40 hours per week; $15.00 per hour General Description: LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean…
Job Opportunity: Regional Supervisor/Coastal Region Steward – Division of Natural Heritage – Position 00910 – Closes 02/25/2021 The Coastal Region (CR) consists of the Virginia Eastern Shore (Lower Delmarva Peninsula) including Northampton and Accomack counties, plus the cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Norfolk in Tidewater Virginia. The region is one of seven…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for a major gifts development consultant to launch and lead a Major Gifts Initiative for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance). Introduction: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay brings together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. Our vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes,…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for a major gifts development consultant to launch and lead a Major Gifts Initiative for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance). Introduction: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay brings together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. Our vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes,…
Purchase tickets here! The Alliance is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed! Get your tickets NOW because we almost a week away from the big night! Join us on Thursday, January 21, 2021 for a virtual night of inspiring films and fun! The film program will begin at…
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for announcements, trivia, giveaways, and more! This year, we are celebrating 50 years of cleaner rivers and streams of the Chesapeake Bay. Join us on Facebook Live as our CEO, Kate Fritz, and Board Member and local author and renowned fisherman, Shawn Kimbro, share the accomplishments and milestones…
Time is of the essence. Deadline to apply – Feb. 1, 2021. Design completion June 1, 2021. Cacapon Institute seeks a design firm to draw plans for Natural Stream Restoration on Warm Springs Run, Berkeley Springs, WV. This RFP is for design only. We anticipate planning to cost $40,000 (+/-) for ~2,000 feet of stream in…
Join us outside of our headquarters in Eastport, MD at 1pm!
The Alliance is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed! Mark your calendars for January 21, 2021 for a virtual night of inspiring films and fun! The film program will begin at 7 pm, with the virtual “lobby” opening at 6:30pm. Learn more here: https://www.allianceforthebay.org/…/wild-scenic-film…/ Tickets on Sale NOW. Purchase…
The Alliance is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed! Mark your calendars for January 21, 2021 for a virtual night of inspiring films and fun! The film program will begin at 7 pm, with the virtual “lobby” opening at 6:30pm. Learn more here: https://www.allianceforthebay.org/…/wild-scenic-film…/ Early Bird Tickets on Sale…
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual program via Zoom. REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Register here The Chesapeake Bay region is steeped in the history of its indigenous tribes. Considering the essential role American Indians have played in the Chesapeake Bay, the importance of understanding that history cannot be overstated. Many different…
The Alliance is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed! Mark your calendars for January 21, 2021 for a virtual night of inspiring films and fun! The film program will begin at 7 pm, with the virtual “lobby” opening at 6:30pm. Learn more here: https://www.allianceforthebay.org/…/wild-scenic-film…/ Early Bird Tickets on Sale…
Opportunities are emerging in our region and across the country that leverage market drivers to advance improvements in soil health, achieving multiple environmental and economic outcomes that can help bend regional food production toward sustainability and profitability. This program will feature a range of example initiatives, pilot programs and emerging ideas and serve as a primer…
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our…
The scale of the global water crisis can seem overwhelming but every individual can engage in some way in the protection of water resources. We invite students and teachers across the world to join our team as we celebrate World Water Monitoring Day during the entire week of September 18, 2020. Join our campaign to…
Hello Chesapeake Network Users, You may have noticed over the weekend that there were some unusual announcements published in the daily digests. An unauthorized user was able to post through an old administrative account and were able to publish their post without approval. We have taken down the user and have taken the necessary steps…
At our Taste of the Chesapeake, the Alliance recognizes our environmental leadership award winners and showcases our programs and our progress toward Chesapeake restoration. The Taste also helps raise critical funds to support our vital mission and increase the impact of our work across the Chesapeake watershed. Buy tickets for our Virtual Taste! The evening will feature our exciting…
Join The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a week of celebrating native plants! Throughout the week of September 14th- 18th we are sharing videos related to our love for native plants! Make sure to check the Facebook event page as well as the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Facebook Page with updated videos. Videos…
You are cordially invited to private preview of a new docuseries… TRUE NORTH: Honest Stories of Finding Home Episode 1: Sailing to Salvation True North: Honest Stories of Finding Home is a docuseries exploring the intersection of people, place, and purpose. Our pilot episode tells the story of a group of distressed war vetrans who,…
Many are now well aware of the inequitable distribution of trees in our urban areas. Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities often face the greatest burden of heat, air pollution, and flooding – all of which urban greening can help to mitigate. These inequitable patterns and the related persistent disparities in human health…
Join Rock Creek Park, Rock Creek Conservancy, LINK Strategic Partners, and the Friends of Peirce Mill for a virtual discussion about the history of race in Washington, DC with Chocolate City co-author Chris Myers Asch. Tracing D.C.’s massive transformations — from a sparsely inhabited plantation society into a diverse metropolis, from a center of the slave trade to the nation’s…
Diversity is essential for any thriving community – including in the plant world. Did you know that in certain instances, some plants support diversity better than others? Protecting our city forest for future generations requires us to not only establish beneficial plants, but to also carefully manage those that harm the whole ecosystem. Learn more…
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In celebration of the 50-year anniversary of Earth Day, Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay through our program, Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) to host a virtual, month-long hackathon to explore data monitoring the health of the watershed. From August 3rd to August 31st, we invite data scientists, developers, designers,…
Courageous Conversations on Housing, Land Use, and Racism Coalition for Smarter Growth is hosting a series of courageous conversations on housing, land use, and the history of redlining and segregation in Montgomery County. You’ll learn about how federal and local housing policy and exclusionary development practices impacted who could live where. This history continues to…
The Hanover-Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District (H-CSWCD) has an opening for a full time District Conservation Specialist. The Conservation Specialist is responsible for performing a wide range of technical duties that pertain to the implementation of cost-share programs, services and outreach. The position will focus on providing support to the VA Agricultural Cost-share and…
Join our Tree Troopers for an Invasive Species Q&A on Thursday, June 18th from 5:00-5:45 pm via Google Meet featuring Bud Reaves, Anne Arundel County Forester, and Craig Highfield, the Director of Forest Programs for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. We will discuss invasive plant species, how they affect our forest canopy, and how to properly control them. In preparation…
Friday, June 19 12-1 pm free to attend! Honor Juneteenth by joining the Accokeek Foundation’s interpretation team for a special virtual “Journey to Freedom Tour.” This Friday, you’ll step through time and see how life changed in Maryland when slavery was abolished in 1865. This virtual tour includes a Museum Theater presentation followed by a…
Date Issued: 6/2/2020 Due Date: 6/19/2020 Project Description: On behalf of the Local Leadership Workgroup (LLWG), the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (the Alliance) seeks the services of a contractor to plan and implement a virtual peer to peer learning exchange for local governments using existing online learning courses. Through three pilot-scale cohorts in Pennsylvania,…
Date Issued: 6/2/2020 Due Date: 6/19/2020 Project Description: On behalf of the Local Leadership Workgroup (LLWG), the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (the Alliance) seeks the services of a contractor to plan and implement a virtual peer to peer learning exchange for local governments using existing online learning courses. Through three pilot-scale cohorts in Pennsylvania,…
Modeling Stream Restoration | Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM (EST) This will be a joint webinar with Chesapeake Stormwater Network discussing modeling stream restoration BMPs in CAST. We will talk about changes to the stream restoration protocols and will show how to enter the BMPs and see the BMP effects in CAST. Please…
Addressing Loss of Tree Cover in Urban Watersheds: The Importance of Local Codes and Policies Karen Cappiella, Center for Watershed Protection Lydia Scott, Chicago Region Trees Initiative Across the country, a number of cities are setting ambitious tree canopy goals to fight the trend of a decline in tree canopy. Among the many causes of canopy…
The Bard Center for Environmental Policy / The National Climate Seminar Creative Climate Communication Professor Max Boykoff Director, Center for Science & Technology Policy Research University of Colorado Webinar, Wednesday April 29, 12 Noon EST. https://zoom.us/j/96071856208 Meeting ID: 960 7185 6208 One tap mobile +16465588656,,96071856208# US (New York) Join Dr. Boykoff in a discussion of…
Every time you throw something AWAY, it goes to a landfill or an incinerator. Up to 70% of that trash could be recycled, reused, or composted, saving renewable and nonrenewable resources for the future. When there is no more space in a landfill, a new landfill has to be built. Save Your Spot Join Samantha…
Sustainable Lawns and Family Gardening. Take the Zen approach to lawn and find out how to manage your yard to look better while forking out less for fertilizer, herbicides and outdoor watering. Engage in simple and sustainable practices to reduce runoff and pollutant expert from your lawn. Learn how to identify and safely control the…
A Voice for the Rivers is a half-hour documentary profiling four riverkeepers: dedicated scientists, environmental activists, educators, volunteers, and advocates who work daily to protect and restore the rivers of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Join us as we sit down for a Q&A with Director Dave Harp, Director Sandy Cannon-Brown, and the Choptank Riverkeeper Matt Pluta…
While the ecosystem benefits of oysters have included the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from nutrient enriched Chesapeake Bay waters, quantification of this benefit is often limited by field and laboratory measurements. In this presentation, we will discuss how oysters remove nitrogen and phosphorus, identify the water quality benefits of both aquaculture and oyster reef…
Looking for Something To Do This Weekend? Join us this Saturday and uncover your superpower with DIY binoculars. All you need is two toilet paper (or tissue) rolls, curiosity and a lot of imagination. This is a great activity to do with the kids of any age. See how easy it is to investigate the…
Eastport Yacht Club’s Environmental Committee presents a talk by Dr. Rita Colwell, Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University and environmental microbiologist specializing in infectious diseases. She is a former director of the National Science Foundation. Dr. Colwell received the National Medal of Science, Stockholm Water Prize, and many more international accolades. She…
APRIL 16: ONLINE SCREENING Best of Fest Please join us April 16 for our first online screening of FIVE Best of Fest films as selected by Shenandoah University students. This first-of-its-kind program allowed students to review selected films from our 2019 Festival and then choose their FIVE FAVORITES to share with the public. This event is FREE but registration is required. The online screening opens at noon…
Spring is the time for planting, weeding, and generally sprucing up our yards. Now, during the Governor’s stay-at-home order, is an especially good time to experience fresh air, sunlight, and physical activity to help rejuvenate our yards and ourselves during these strange and difficult times. While enjoying the healing power of the outdoors, ShoreRivers encourages…
WE ARE GOING VIRTUAL! After extensive deliberation and careful consideration, the Forever Maryland Foundation and the Conference Planning Committee have decided in these difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic to change the format of the 2020 Land Conservation Conference & Symposium. The safety of our attendees, speakers and their families are our highest priority. The…
Environment Maryland Conservation Conversations Every Thursday at 7:00pm, Environment Maryland will be hosting Conservation Conversations. This webinar series will feature a nature expert on a different conservation topic each week. This past week we had a native plant expert join us to talk about the importance and ecological impact of native plants, how to identify them, and…
Climate Justice Webinar: Vulnerability and Resilience to COVID-19 and the Climate Crisis When: April 29, 1:00pm. Hosted by Center for Progressive Reform How do pandemics disproportionately impact vulnerable communities, and how do environmental stressors exacerbate these disparities? Does climate change play a role in shaping pandemics? On April 29, you will hear from leading experts on…
April Wednesday Virtual Woods Walk – Selling Your Timber April 15 12:00 & 7:00 p.m. On-line (Zoom) Free In this 45-minute webinar, foresters with Virginia Cooperative Extension will cover the basics of timber sales, including: How to Sell Timber Forest Management Avoiding Timber Theft No pre-registration is required. The sessions will be recorded and made…
Learning from experience can be very expensive when it comes to timber sales, many of which are once- or twice-in-a-lifetime occurrences. Dr. Bardon will explain how timber is sold and give tips on seeking professional help. Dr. Parajuli will explain markets and provide insight into managing for flat timber prices By using this information, you…
The success of newly planted trees in the landscape is not just dependent on proper planting and after care, but also on proper analysis of the planting site. Site analysis considers the characteristics and history of the landscape to help ensure successful tree planting projects. This webinar reviews the site characteristics and how past history…
Event Series: Women In Agriculture Wednesday Webinars When: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2020 – 12:00pm Add to Calendar Where: Online Webinar Event Type: Lecture/Seminar Presenter: Paul Goeringer Description/Notes: Many families struggle to start developing an estate plan that works to continue the farm on to the next generation. Not properly planning can lead to the loss…
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for a free virtual gathering that focuses on a conservation topic related to nature in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Visit Zoom to register and receive instructions on how to join this virtual session from your computer or phone. (NOTE: Participating via computer is ideal since presentations…
Oysters, an iconic Bay species well known for their culinary, water quality, and habitat value, have a little known, but equally impressive counterpart—freshwater mussels. This bivalve was historically ubiquitous in upper portions of the watershed but has become scarcer as water quality degrades. They’re also an indicator species—the canary in the coal mine—for stream health….
Hosted by Audubon Naturalist Society. For the past 25 years, Vernice Miller-Travis has worked to help build the field of environmental justice, and grow and shape the environmental justice movement across the U.S. Join us for a VIRTUAL evening of her stories of the EJ movement and of this history of Earth Day in the…
Looking for a safe way to entertain the kids, or even yourself, while practicing social distancing? Neighborhoods throughout the watershed are hosting “Zoofari” scavenger hunts. Participants place a stuffed animal in plain sight in their windows or front yards that can be visually found while folks are out on their daily walk. It’s a great…
The Environmental Finance Center and the MOST Center are pleased to announce a new online course – Funding Urban Forestry Programs Urban trees provide a wealth of well-documented environmental, social, and economic benefits to communities. They are a cost-effective component of stormwater management programs as well as powerful carbon sinks and oxygen producers improving…
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time Speaker: Richard Palmer and Keith Nislow ShowWebinar Information Richard Palmer is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and University Director of NE CASC. Keith Nislow is Adjunct Associate Professor of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Relationships Team…
We hope that you are faring well in these difficult days. The Trash Free Waters team has something on tap that may be just the needed distraction from current events: our 2nd TFW webinar entitled “TrashFreeTexas – a Technology Platform Designed to Increase and Expedite the Adoption and Fostering of “Adopt-A-Spots” Throughout Texas.” Please join us for…
Are you interested in installing a rain barrel at your home? Do you have a rain barrel but aren’t sure how to use and maintain it? Join the Erin O’Grady, the Alliance’s DC Programs Manager, for an “Ask Me Anything” conversation about rain barrels on Facebook Live. Erin will provide a general overview of information…
Tune into Facebook Live on April 8th to join Liz Chudoba, the Alliance’s Director of Water Quality Programs, give a general overview on water quality monitoring, the equipment needed, and general parameters. Learn about the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative, ask questions and learn how to get involved! Visit www.facebook.com/allianceforthebay to join!
We will go over how to use CAST to develop a local TMDL implementation plan or a pollution control/action plan for nitrogen, phosphorus, and/or sediment. We will address how to create baseline and planning scenarios and ways to compare scenario loads and calculate percent change. Please register here in advance.
Free webinars typically held every other month from 2:00-3:00 pm ET. EPA’s Office of Research and Development hosts this webinar series to share current research activities and results. Through innovative science and engineering, EPA’s researchers are developing cost-effective, sustainable solutions to 21st century complex water issues. The scientific results and innovative technologies developed support EPA’s mandate…
In reaction to recent articles in The Washington Post and Baltimore Sun highlighting local support and opposition to urban/suburban stream restoration in the region, the Coalition’s Stormwater Workgroup has been addressing the issue with facts presented by experts. Our next step for Coalition members is a two-hour webinar on April 1 from 2-4 pm with a…
Thursday, March 26 from 12-1 pm: The Infrastructure Webinar Series Presents: Water Infrastructure and Climate Resiliency Hosted by the Nature Conservancy and American Rivers Register to attend: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5889904975110002956
OneNOAA Science Seminars A joint effort by several NOAA seminar partners to help share science and climate seminars and information across NOAA and our constituents. To hear about upcoming OneNOAA Science seminars you can join our weekly e-mail of OneNOAA seminars (anyone can join the list) by Sending an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word `subscribe’ in the subject…
Resilient Design Assistance in the Mid-Atlantic Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM, EST Register now! In 2019, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) worked directly with stakeholder communities to identify and facilitate policy and planning measures that promote green infrastructure and help address flood management and water quality needs. The Resilient Design Assistance…
RVA Clean Sweep is happy to partner with Hull Street Action for a monthly cleanup on the 2nd Saturday of each month. We will tackle a different section of the Hull Street corridor in the 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th Districts. Check back monthly for rotating meetup locations. March 14 cleanup: Meet at the courthouse…
Location: Queen Anne’s County, Centreville, MD 21617 Department: Parks and Recreation Job Status: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $42,270 – Annual Job Summary: Plans, selects, oversees and manages conservation practices on County-owned land. Performs/oversees tasks designed to eliminate or control designated weeds from public and private property Education/Experience: Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of courses and experience in conservation…
The Watershed Stewards Academy equips and supports community leaders to recognize and address local pollution problems in their nearby streams and rivers. WSA provides community leaders with the tools and resources they need to bring solutions to these problems, restoring their local waterways and the communities they affect. Each repair by each steward adds up…
River Restoration Programs Assistant The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) seeks a part-time, seasonal (20 hours/week from April to October) River Restoration Programs Assistant to provide field and facility support for our organization. This non-exempt position will participate in the organization’s restoration, education, and recreation work by providing logistical and hands-on support; leading and/or assisting with…
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GIS Analyst GreenVest (GV) seeks a full-time GIS Analyst to work in the challenging and rewarding field of ecosystem restoration. We are looking for an energetic candidate with experience in geospatial analysis and mapping in the field of environmental design, land planning and data management ideally related to ecosystem restoration and compensatory mitigation. The position…
Looking at getting rid of invasive trees like Bradford Pear and Tree of Heaven from your woods, but you want to make sure that you can identify it and find out the right way to remove them from your yard? Are you looking to remove invasive vines like Asian Bittersweet and kudzu from your woods,…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – SEEKING STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT FOR ECOLATINOS NEW DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2020 With funding support from the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, EcoLatinos, Inc. is seeking an expert consultant to guide us in the creation of a Strategic Plan focused on fulfilling our mission to empower diverse communities…
ANNOUNCEMENT: REQUEST FOR DESIGN PROPOSALS Chiques Roller Mill Dam Removal Date Issued: January 28, 2020 On Site Pre-bid Meeting: Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 11 am ET Proposal Due Date: Friday, February 21, 2020, 5 pm ET Purpose: American Rivers seeks scope and fee proposals from design engineers for the removal of Chiques Roller Mill Dam. …
Join the Alliance staff for a clean up in Eastport! We will meet at the office at 1pm.
Back by popular demand: join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival for the second year in a row! Save the date for January 23, 2020 at The Miracle Theatre! Visit the ticket link here http://bidpal.net/filmfestdc to purchase tickets. For more details, please visit our website :https://www.allianceforthebay.org/news-and-events/wild-scenic-film-festival/ Interested in…
The Alliance hosted its first Wild & Scenic Film Festival last January in four locations; Lancaster, PA, Annapolis, MD, Richmond, VA, and Washington, D.C. The purpose of the Film Festival is to bring together award-winning films that inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive…
Back by popular demand: join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival for the second year in a row! Save the date for January 23, 2020 at the Science Museum of Virginia! The Alliance hosted its first Wild & Scenic Film Festival last January in four locations; Lancaster, PA,…
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival brings together incredible selections of films that inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goers can expect to see award winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change,…
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship, and to deliver innovative, broadly-supported programs that benefit the land, waters and residents of the Chesapeake Bay. The…
Rock Creek Conservancy seeks a community engagement coordinator to raise awareness of, engagement with, and support for the mission of Rock Creek Conservancy. The coordinator will design and curate content through all of the Conservancy’s communication channels to broaden and deepen the organization’s reach and support fundraising campaigns. The coordinator will lead stewardship events in…
11th Annual Green Craft Fair: Trash to Treasure! GO GREEN WITH YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING THIS YEAR! Join us for our 11th Annual “Trash to Treasure: Green Craft Fair” at Watkins Nature Center, on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 10 am-4 pm. Explore local crafters and artists who create treasures made from at least 50% recycled,…
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at our office in Annapolis, MD for a morning of socializing with other local businesses, learning about the work the Alliance is doing, and participating in fun fall activities! ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have FREE native plants for you to take home…
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship, and to deliver innovative, broadly-supported programs that benefit the land, waters, and residents of the Chesapeake Bay. In…
The Global Health and Education Projects and community partners are organizing our 4th Annual Free community picnic celebrating Health, Environmental Education & Awareness day on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 12 PM – 5:00 PM. When? Saturday, July 27th 12:00-5:00pm Where: Fletche’s Field #2 Open Picnic Shelter: 5628 Tanglewood Drive, Riverdale MD 20737 free picnic
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 12th, 2019 at 11:59pm Third Annual Pennsylvania Sportsmen’s Forum Request for Proposals Date & Location: 9:00am to 4:00pm, September 20th, 2019 at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Forum Mission: Conservationists and sportsmen coming together to discuss shared goals and develop joint efforts in areas such as fish and wildlife habitat restoration,…
Join The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for the 3rd Annual Sportsmen’s Forum at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area on September 20-21, 2019! This unique two-day event is geared towards bringing together conservation organizations, watershed groups, hunting and angling groups, and other sportsmen and women, and facilitate discussions about fish and wildlife habitat restoration, prescribed burning,…
The Global Health and Education Projects and community partners are organizing our 4th Annual Free community picnic celebrating Health, Environmental Education & Awareness day on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 12 PM – 5:00 PM. Fletcher’s Field #2 Open Picnic Shelter 5628 Tanglewood Drive, Riverdale, MD 20737 HEEA Flier_EN_v2
JAMES RIVER WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS 2019 GRANT ROUND Applications Due No Later Than June 15, 2019 VEE is now soliciting proposals for the 2019 grant round for the James River Water Quality Improvement Program (JRWQIP) – the second round since the start-up of the Program in 2018. Grant applications are due…
You are invited to participate in the Virginia Forests and Drinking Water Partnership Meeting, starting with a field tour led by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority on Wednesday afternoon June 12th , and all day workshop on Thursday June 13th at CitySpace in downtown Charlottesville, VA. To learn more about the event, please refer to the REGISTRATION PAGE HERE (clickable link) …
Digital Imaging and Planning Workshop Learn how to use a new free tool to create land cover maps and plans for rural or urban landscapes! Participants will learn to use the new Land Image Analyst (LIA) tool to map land cover. This can be used for watershed planning, urban tree canopy maps, planning to reduce stormwater…
In anticipation of awarding the schools who qualify as a Maryland Green School, we are inviting environmental organization, schools and MD Green Centers to help provide hands-on activities or demonstrate green careers at the 10th annual Youth Summit. This year’s theme is “Full STEAM Ahead” to focus on how science, technology, engineering, art/agriculture, and math/mapping can…
MAEOE (Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education) is looking for volunteers who can help assess applications for the Maryland Green Schools award. There will be 170+ applications and each one needs 3 reviews in short turnaround time (late March – mid-April). Never done one? We will provide a training in the beginning of each…
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at our office in Eastport for a morning of socializing and discussing why native plants are beneficial for the Chesapeake Bay watershed! ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have FREE native plants for everyone to take home (one per person), coffee and refreshments! We will…
The Alliance for The Chesapeake Bay is only one week away from hosting our Wild & Scenic Film Festival in all four of our locations! You’re invited to join us for our Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Annapolis, MD; Washington, DC; Lancaster, PA; and Richmond, VA on January 24th! Each location will be showing the…
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival brings together incredible selections of films that inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goers can expect to see award winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change,…
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival brings together incredible selections of films that inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goers can expect to see award winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate…
Please join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay in Richmond, VA for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. This one-night event will bring together a diverse audience from around the community to educate and inspire viewers to align with the Alliance and take action towards clean water and healthy community. Ticket prices include one drink…
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for the 2019 Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Purchase tickets here! Early bird tickets on sale until Friday, December 14th. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival brings together incredible selections of films that inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while…
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay across our four regional offices for the 2019 Wild & Scenic Film Festival! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival brings together incredible selections of films that inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next…