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Happy Holidays to all! I hope you find this to be useful. Thanks, Brad Knopf

Public Interest Network Grants Department Fundraiser The Public Interest Network operates more than 15 organizations — including U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, and the National Environmental Law Center — that are committed to a cutting-edge vision of a better world, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to change. We’re transpartisan. We…

If you are a herp lover and you haven’t joined the NHSM Herp Club yet, the December meeting would be a fine time to join! We will have an update from the PIJAC Herp Symposium to include information on emerging Fungal diseases in herps. Also Brittany Rogers from The Drawing Zoo will reveal the official…

If you monitor water quality in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) needs your help. By taking a 5 minute survey, the DEQ will be able to quantify the value of water quality monitoring by citizen volunteers and other organizations. If you have already taken the survey, thank you for your input.  If…

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay seeks a Communications Intern for its Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) Communications Office in Annapolis, Maryland. This is spring 2019 position. Deadline to apply is Friday, November 30, 2018. Project Description: The CBP Communications Office supports the partnership’s efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay by providing information to…

Now in its 30th year, the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation has started the search for our next dynamic executive director to lead this active organization forward! Our new director will lead the organization in day-to-day operations to include strategic planning, program coordination and evaluation, public relations, fund development, and personnel, property, and office management. Requirements…

Join the Natural History Society of Maryland for an in-depth study of selected mosses at Banneker Historical Park and Museum. If mosses intrigue you when you hike but you wonder exactly what you are seeing, this is your chance to figure it out in a fun environment. On the last Saturday of each month, we’ll take…

Join authors/experts David Montgomery and Anne Biklé, local farmers and other experts to explore the promise and practice of soil restoration with a special emphasis on the microbial links between soil, plant, and human health. David Montgomery is a professor of geology at University of Washington and a 2008 MacArthur Fellowship (“genius grant”) recipient. Anne…

The Prince George’s County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce a new grant opportunity to help make Prince George’s County communities cleaner and greener! The Prince George’s County Litter Reduction and Citizen Engagement Mini Grant Program supports litter reduction and litter-related citizen engagement projects that engage and educate residents, students, and businesses about ways…

Follow the link below to access all of the 2018 Chesapeake Watershed Forum documents and resources. All resources are available to download. The contents of these resources are split into Tracks, each focusing on a different topic: Track 1: Organizational Development Track 2: Science & Restoration Track 3: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion  Track 4: Connecting…