Our Land, Our Heritage,
Our Future
Writer: Wendy O'SullivanThe Chesapeake region is a tapestry of natural wonders and cultural heritage, and Vince Leggett, “The Admiral” of the Chesapeake, dedicated his life to preserving African American history and culture in the Bay. Through his Blacks of the...
The Salt Marsh Sparrow was one of the many species that the 2024 Chesapeake WILD Grant projects helped support.Writers: Chase Douglas and Faren WolterThis year, Chesapeake WILD is awarding more than $8.9 million to 30 new implementation or planning and technical...
Leopold’s Preserve includes several miles of trails and boardwalks.Guest Writers: Aland Rowsome, Matt Gerhart and Aaron KershawNorthern Virginia Conservation Trust’s (NVCT) new preserve was protected through a unique avenue that may surprise and inspire partners:...
San Domingo Rosenwald School BuildingWritten by Jamal Childs, Kaelyn Kobosko and Ben AlexandroIn the tranquil landscape of Wicomico County, MD, lies the community of San Domingo, a historical hidden gem founded in 1820 by freed Blacks. Located along the Nanticoke...
CCP Federal Funding NavigatorWriters: Chase Douglas and Ben Alexandro, CCPWe are currently in a unique moment for land conservation in the United States, with the federal government targeting and authorizing more money for land conservation than it has in generations....
A year in the making, a captivating new docuseries titled “Restoring the Heartbeat of the Chesapeake” offers viewers an in-depth look at the natural beauty and environmental challenges.In an ambitious effort to bring attention to the natural beauty and environmental...
Annapolis City DockGuest writers: Kierstin Klimas and Brent Everitt, National Park ServiceOur watershed holds countless stories and opportunities for connection, celebration, and preservation of its many ecological, historical and recreational benefits. Many of these...
The Rappahannock River in Caroline CountyWritten by Jamal ChildsThe Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) is celebrating a significant milestone—25 years of conserving Virginia's diverse landscapes. Over the past quarter-century, the foundation has awarded...
Across the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership (CCP), partners are making amazing progress toward conservation in the watershed. CCP has a goal of protecting 30% of the watershed by the year 2030 and 50% by 2050. Twenty-two percent (9.1 million acres) of the...
