Lightning Updates
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...
Navigating Federal Funding For Conservation in the Chesapeake
Written by: 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. These significant...
Celebrating the Chesapeake Bay: A Journey of Conservation Awakening
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...
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...
Key Legislation from Maryland and Virginia’s 2024 General Assembly
Written by: Jamal Childs & Ben AlexandroWithin the rooms of the Maryland and Virginia General Assemblies, legislators came together in 2024 to enact some conservation and environmental bills. These bills are a few examples of the legislative efforts aimed at...
A Tale of Two Atlases
The American Conservation and Stewardship AtlasWritten by: Jamal Childs and Ben AlexandroIn the realm of conservation, information is power. Two atlases, the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas on Conservation.gov and the Chesapeake Conservation Atlas, have...
