Lightning Updates
Chesapeake WILD: Looking Forward
The new Chesapeake WILD LogoWritten by Mike BonnellThis year US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or Service) joined Chesapeake Conservancy and National Park Service as co-conveners of the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership (CCP). As part of this enhanced partnership,...
The Irreplaceable Natural Areas Project
Soldier's Delight Natural Environment AreaWritten by Mike BonnellSoldier’s Delight Natural Environment Area in Baltimore County is one of the most unique areas in Maryland. Home to rare and endangered species, as well as one of the rarest habitat types in the state, a...
How States Fund Their Most Impactful Conservation Programs
Written by Mike BonnellWorking to conserve 30% of the land in the Chesapeake watershed by 2030 is a lofty yet attainable goal. To get to this goal and put the big points on the board, it’s essential to be in the know about how land conservation is funded in the...
Swooping in on Conservation Opportunities
An osprey pictured over Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, MD.Written by Mike BonnellThe Chesapeake Conservation Partnership strives to help partners accelerate conservation towards our ambitious goal of conserving 30% of the land in the Bay watershed by 2030. To...
Data and Energy, A Growing Conservation Challenge
Participating members of the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership Steering Committee gather at Manassas National Battlefield HQ prior to the field trip.Written by Mike BonnellLast month’s Chesapeake Conservation Partnership Steering Committee meeting took place in...
Meet the BLM: Investing in Conservation and Access in the Chesapeake Watershed
At the north end of Douglas Point SRMA, you’ll find a small beach and Potomac River overlook designated as a “water stop” for the State of Maryland water trail component of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.Written by BLM Eastern States CommunicationsWhen...
30×30 and Beyond: New Maryland Conservation Legislation and Possible Models for Other States
Image Caption: heading 5, italicizedWritten by Mike Bonnell & Ben AlexandroLast week on the last day of the 90 day session, the Maryland General Assembly passed three groundbreaking pieces of legislation that can serve as possible models for other states in the...
The Willow Project, National Monuments, and CCP’s Fight Against Climate Change
Image Caption: heading 5, italicizedAuthorThe Biden administration has announced a variety of projects that both support and are at odds with conservation and responding to climate change. The recent announcement regarding the protection of two new National Monuments...
The CCP Green Space Equity Mapper
Photo Credit: Nature ForwardThe Covid-19 pandemic made it abundantly clear that easy access to green space is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Public health is improved by spending time outdoors, in green spaces, including parks and trails, small vest-pocket parks,...
New Faces on the CCP Steering Committee
The Chesapeake Conservation Partnership is pleased to welcome some new members to the steering committee and staff! Several are familiar faces, and they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work toward meeting challenging conservation goals for 2025 and...
