Lightning Updates
Beyond 2025: Comment on the Future of Conservation
Blackwater National Wildlife RefugeWritten by: Ben AlexandroThanks to the amazing work of partners, the Chesapeake Bay Program outcome of protecting an additional 2 million acres by the end of the year from the baseline set in 2010 is on track. Now what? More work...
A Model for Success: What the Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge Can Teach Us All
The celebration of the newly established Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife RefugeWritten by: Kaelyn KoboskoAfter 15 years of dedicated work, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in partnership with various organizations, accomplished a groundbreaking...
Series: The Vince Leggett Legacy
Vince Leggett 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...
Preserving Harmony With Development: The Tale of Leopold’s Preserve
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:...
The San Domingo Rosenwald School Could be the Region’s Next National Monument
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...
An Exciting Opportunity for Conservation Partners with the National Park Service
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...
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Preserving the Commonwealth’s Landscapes
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...
Protecting What We Treasure- By the Numbers
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...
The Chesapeake Watershed Celebrates Its Third Sentinel Landscape: Kittatinny Ridge
North Lookout, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, PaWritten by: Jamal ChildsIn eastern Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains, the Kittatinny Ridge Sentinel Landscape stands as a testament to the power of collaborative conservation. This remarkable region, named "Big...
Maryland Achieves Landmark Conservation Goal Ahead of Schedule
Written by: Jamal ChildsOn May 15th, 2024, Governor Moore announced that the state has achieved a significant milestone in its conservation efforts, meeting its ambitious "30 by 30" goal ahead of schedule. This landmark achievement underscores the state's commitment...
