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The Chesapeake Bay Trust Announcing TNC’s RFP for Contractual Services
The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for consulting services. The work will result in a High-Level Plan for the Pocomoke Sound region (the “Pocomoke Plan”) that will outline a path toward increasing habitat and community resilience. The consultant will identify, assess, and integrate existing projects in the Pocomoke region as…
Fall at Chesapeake Natives: Plant Sales, Volunteering, and More!
Native Plant Open House Sales Our nursery is lush and ready to welcome you all Saturday, October 7th, from 10 am to 2 pm for our Fall Native Plant Open House Sale in beautiful Rosaryville State Park (9640 Rosaryville Road). 🍂🌿 Fall is the perfect season to plant, giving roots a strong start for spring. Our…
Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Watershed Assistance Grant Program Now Open & Virtual Information Sessions
The Watershed Assistance Grant Program is now Open! https://cbtrust.org/grants/watershed-assistance/ Two Virtual Informational Workshops will be held on October 4th from 6-7:30pm and October 6th from 12-1:30pm October 4th @ 6 pm: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIpYdeK8CXO-BaqYkweanenOQBUV_SD2__kjc_5AnTTC6arA/viewform October 6th @ 12 pm: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIpYdeK8CXO-BaqYkweanenOQBUV_SD2__kjc_5AnTTC6arA/viewform
Trust and MDE Nontidal Wetland Award Program – EXTENDED DEADLINE for RFP – now due 12/6/23
The Trust MDE Nontidal Wetlands Award Program – up to $950K available for nontidal wetlands design and construction: Due date is NOW 12/6/23 – total available funds are $950K: https://cbtrust.org/grants/non-tidal-wetlands/ MDE will NOW consider projects that restore 5 acres (previously was 10 acres) of nontidal forested wetlands, but projects must be located in eligible watersheds….
Free CWEA Stormwater Webinar: Meet U.S. EPA’s First Municipal Ombudsman!
Join the CWEA Stormwater Committee on Thursday, September 21 @ Noon for a webinar to learn more about the new Office of the Municipal Ombudsman which was established to serve as a resource to assist municipalities with Clean Water Act compliance. The second half of the webinar will discuss the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s flagship programs….
Request for Proposals: CONSULTANT SERVICES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM GOALS AND OUTCOMES
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to invite entities experienced in various aspects of tree canopy, urban forestry, tree nursery supply, data review and development, climate resilience, environmental communication and information sharing, and other watershed issues to submit proposals to the Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust). The Trust has been designated to…
Deadline Extended: Watershed Assistance Grant Program with the Chesapeake Bay Trust
This grant program welcomes requests from local governments and nonprofit organizations for assistance with the earliest phases of watershed restoration projects. Funding is available for watershed restoration project designs and for watershed planning and programmatic development. The goal of the projects funded through this opportunity will be improved water quality in the entire State of…
Chesapeake Bay Trust – Request for Proposals for Contractual Services to Provide Outreach & Technical Assistance for the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps
The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program (https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-climate-corps/) is one of the Trust’s flagship programs which promotes and protects the environment by providing young adults with opportunities to gain career skills and become more engaged through meaningful community service. The Corps is a one-year term of stipend-supported service that places young adults (ages 18-25) with…
Nominations Being Accepted for Two Non-Voting, At-Large Seats on Beyond 2025 Steering Committee
The Chesapeake Bay Program Beyond 2025 Steering Committee advises the development of recommendations to meet the Chesapeake Executive Council charge to the Principals’ Staff Committee on charting a course beyond 2025. During its September 5 meeting, the Management Board for the Chesapeake Bay Program approved the addition of two non-voting, At-Large advisory member positions to…
Request for Proposals: York River and Small Coastal Basin Wetland Site Design
Green Fin Studio is seeking qualified individuals to develop one site-specific tidal wetland restoration, conservation, or enhancement project design on public, or publicly accessible, land based on the recommendations in the Coastal Wetlands Plan for the York River, Piankatank River, and Mobjack Bay. Funding for this design project competition has been provided by the NOAA…