The Chesapeake Bay Trust is excited to announce that the Environmental Education grant program is currently open. The Trust recognizes that the future health of our environment, economy, and communities depends on an environmentally literate and engaged citizenry. The Trust seeks to empower students with the knowledge and skills to act responsibly to protect and…

The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) is holding its biennial “Turning a New Leaf” conference on Thursday, December 5th- Friday, December 6th at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey in Harrisburg, PA. A highlight of the conference will be several accomplished speakers and authors including  Thomas Rainer, Principal of Phyto Studio and co-author of the award winning…

Please join us for the 2019 Chesapeake Watershed Forum! November 15-17, 2019 // National Conservation Training Center // Shepherdstown, WV Registration is now open for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s 14th annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum! This year’s Forum theme, Better Together: Diverse and Innovative Collaborations for the Chesapeake Watershed, intends to highlight collaborative models from the…

St. Michaels, Maryland      September 30-October 4 Join us at Environmental Concern’s Campus in St. Michaels, Maryland for the week-long Fall Basic Wetland Delineation Course on September 30 – October 4. The course covers the Clean Water Act Section 404 regulations and updated regulation changes, and will introduce the participants to the key indicators of…

Local governments, non-profits and community groups can now order high-quality, native trees and shrubs available at discounted prices for plantings on public lands. The Fall 2019 Tree-Mendous order form is now released. For more information, please visit: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/treemendous/default.aspx

If you are a private landowner or a forestry professional this is the Forestry Seminar for you! Learn more about tree care and woodland management Come and meet forestry and wildlife professionals Topics include: Chainsaw Maintenance, Forest Stewardship Practices, Wildlife Management, Forest Technology, Tree Care and much more. Morning education sessions at Wor-Wic Community College MD…

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay with support from the U.S. Forest Service is soliciting nominations for their annual Chesapeake Forest Champions contest. The purpose of this contest is to recognize the outstanding efforts of groups and individuals from around the Bay watershed to conserve, restore, and celebrate Chesapeake forests. The contest is open to…

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and the Chesapeake Bay Trust invite you to an informational session for the Montgomery County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant Program on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Montgomery County Government Building in Rockville, MD. We will provide an overview of the Grant Program, including…

NFWF Now Accepting Proposals for the Pennsylvania Local Government Implementation (PA-LGI) funding opportunity NFWF Request for Proposals The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is soliciting proposals for projects to implement one or more high-priority nutrient and sediment…

Join the CWEA Stormwater Committee on September 19 @ Noon for an hour long webinar on District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment’s RiverSmart Schools Program.  Participants need to register and will be eligible for 1 PDH. Registration is free for CWEA members and $10 for non-members.  Register here: https://www.memberleap.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=19735 Presented By: Rebecca Stack,…