About this Position: This position is joining the Alliance at a very exciting time in our history, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021. The Communications Director will play a critical leadership role to a regional environmental group that is actively growing impactful programs for cleaner water across the Chesapeake Bay. This position will work closely…
The Alliance seeks the services of a website development contractor to design and develop a new website using the WordPress platform. This includes working with Alliance staff to meet our website goals, reach a broad audience, and allow us to effectively measure our goals. Proposed updates and modifications must be intended to improve back-end website…
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses and governments to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship, and to deliver innovative, broadly-supported programs that benefit the land, waters and residents of the Chesapeake Bay. In partnership, the Alliance…
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses and governments to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship, and to deliver innovative, broadly-supported programs that benefit the land, waters and residents of the Chesapeake Bay. In partnership, the Alliance…
Position Announcement: Pennsylvania Agricultural Program Manager About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship, and to deliver innovative, broadly-supported programs that benefit the land, waters and residents…
For the last 48 years, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay has been bringing together communities, companies, and conservationists to restore the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In 2018, the Alliance hired a third-party consultant to complete a Growth Capacity Assessment for the organization. Their analysis determined that the Alliance has grown…
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Full-Time RiverWise Program Manager (Richmond, VA Office) About the Alliance The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship, and to deliver innovative, broadly-supported programs that benefit the land, waters and residents…
The National Climate Assessment released in November tells us that sea levels along the mid-Atlantic coast are rising three to four times higher than the global average, and flooding due to high tides and storm surges is occurring more frequently. Why is this happening and what does this mean for the Chesapeake Bay, for Charles…
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, a regional non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland with offices in Virginia and Pennsylvania, seeks a qualified and highly motivated person to provide support to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) Local Leadership Workgroup. About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay was founded in 1971, and since its…
Join the Alliance for EARTH DAY ON THE FARM! April 27, 2019 from 1-4pm #earthdayonthefarmwv Help us plant 100 trees along the Cacapon River, learn about the importance of trees to our river health and for our native wildlife habitat, and hear about careers in conservation. First come, first serve FREE t-shirts for our volunteers,…
Dear Alliance partner, The Alliance is committed to improving water quality throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed through collaboration, inclusivity, and leading local action. In Pennsylvania, our work is focused on working ecosystems and healing local land and water to improve our local streams and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. For almost five decades, the Alliance has…
The CBP Communications Office supports the partnership’s efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay by providing information to the public, working with the media, branding and promoting CBP products and activities, and facilitating communications among CBP’s many partners, which include local, state and federal governments, nonprofit organizations and academia. The communications intern will have…
Join the Alliance for a volunteer tree planting event at the Historic Poole Forge in Narvon, Pennsylvania! We need your help to get trees in the ground to improve our local streams and rivers! April 27th – Historic Poole Forge – Narvon, PA – 2pm to 6pm Please register by completing this form. More details will…
Join the Alliance at a volunteer tree planting opportunity in the Worthington Community of Manheim Township of Lancaster, Pennsylvania! April 27th – Worthington Community – Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA – 9am to Noon Items to consider: Feel free to bring shovels and gloves, but we will have extras for you to use We recommend bringing…
Interested in Volunteering this Spring? ‘Leaf your legacy’ with us this Spring at one of our tree plantings! We need you to help make Pennsylvania clean and green! Register for a tree planting opportunity today! April 24th – Conestoga River Planting with Wegman’s! – Manheim Township, PA – 9am to 1pm Learn more about all our event opportunities on…
Interested in volunteering outside this Spring? This is for you! Join the Alliance’s Pennsylvania team this Spring plant over 1,000 small, containerized trees throughout Central PA! By planting trees along streams, you’re ensuring a healthier future for local streams and ecosystems. Come ‘leaf’ your legacy with us! April 13th – Herbal Springs Farmstead for Healthy…
Interested in volunteering outside this Spring? This is for you! Join the Alliance’s Pennsylvania team this Spring plant over 1,000 small, containerized trees throughout Central PA! By planting trees along streams, you’re ensuring a healthier future for local streams and ecosystems. Come ‘leaf’ your legacy with us! April 6th at Saylor Park in Lititz, PA…
About the Alliance: For over 47 years, the Alliance has been committed to improving water quality throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed through partnerships across sectors, bringing a diversity of voices to the table, and helping build capacity for action on the ground for cleaner water. With almost five decades of experience, we still believe that…
Position Announcement: Local Government Advisory Committee Coordinator The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, a regional non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland with offices in Virginia and Pennsylvania, seeks a qualified and highly motivated person to provide logistical, technical and staff coordination of the responsibilities of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). About…
Dear Chesapeake Network user, As a hub for local and regional action, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay empowers the growing constituency of people who care about restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay region. We envision a future where the Bay and its watershed experience improved water quality and habitat through the committed environmental stewardship…
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance), a regional non-profit organization based in Annapolis, MD with offices in Virginia and Pennsylvania, seeks candidates for their Maryland Restoration Program Manager position. The Maryland Restoration Program Manager will manage current ecological, on-the-ground restoration projects and will provide strategic guidance for growing a portfolio of restoration projects and…
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance), a regional non-profit organization based in Annapolis, MD with offices in Virginia and Pennsylvania, seeks candidates for their Maryland Restoration Program Manager position. The Maryland Restoration Program Manager will manage current ecological, on-the-ground restoration projects and will provide strategic guidance for growing a portfolio of restoration projects and…
DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST CHESAPEAKE PARTY OF THE SEASON! Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for our annual Taste of the Chesapeake fundraiser this Thursday, September 27th from 6:00 -9:00 pm at Crowne Plaza Annapolis. We will honor our four environmental award winners — Nick DiPasquale, Beau Breeden, Scotty Guinn Dilworth, and Matt Kofroth — and…
NEW DATE! The Taste of the Chesapeake has been RESCHEDULED due to impending Hurricane Florence and our concern for the safety of all our Taste guests. Our new date is Thursday, September 27th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis. Huge thank you to the Crowne Plaza for fitting us in so…
The Choose Clean Water Coalition is seeking a seasoned communications consultant with demonstrated experience in creating case statements and collateral related to fundraising for a nonprofit organization. About Choose Clean Water Coalition The Choose Clean Water Coalition was formed in 2009 to energize the effort to restore and protect the rivers and streams that feed…
The Alliance is kicking off our 2018 Best of the Chesapeake photo contest! Are you an amateur or professional photographer? Do you have great images of Chesapeake wildlife, water, forests, or people? Then, we want YOUR photos! Submit your photos now for a chance to win a CASH PRIZE of up to $400! The Chesapeake…
Chesapeake Forum RFP Submission Deadline Fast Approaching! The 2018 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Planning Committee is now accepting session and field experience proposals! The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s 13th Annual Forum will be held November 2 – 4, 2018 in Shepherdstown, WV, and will reach over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water….
Join the Alliance and our partners for the Annapolis premiere of the film High Tide in Dorchester on Monday, May 7th! The film details the realities of climate change, sea level rise, and erosion in a local community in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Film creators, Tom Horton, Dave Harp, and Sandy Cannon-Brown, will be present for a…
Join us at Back to the Bay for a day of FREE family fun, games, educational activities, environmental booths, and much more! You’re invited to celebrate with us at our 2018 Back to the Bay on June 9th at the Festival of the River on Brown’s Island! This year, we are expecting thousands of local residents to join us…
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, a regional leader in Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration since 1971, announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Kate A. Fritz as the organization’s new Executive Director. The announcement follows a six-month nationwide search undertaken to replace current Executive Director, Al Todd, who will be retiring in August…
Submit your photos now to win a Cash Prize! Do you express your love for the Chesapeake Bay wateshed through photograpy? Do you have dozens of photos of the waters, lands, and critters of the region saved somewhere on your computer? If so, then we have good news for you! The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay…
Only 10 days left to submit your presentation proposals! The 2017 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Planning Committee is now accepting workshop proposals! This year’s theme, Healthy Lands, Healthy Waters, Healthy People, was chosen so that we can explore the connection between the health of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and its effect on those of us living here. Proposals that highlight…
There are only two weeks left to submit your workshop proposals for the 2017 Chesapeake Watershed Forum! This years theme is “Healthy Lands, Healthy Waters, Healthy People.” Each track will incorporate one or more sessions that speak to the health connection between the Chesapeake Bay watershed and those of us living in it. Proposals that highlight…
JUST ANNOUNCED: The award-winning documentary film, CITY OF TREES, which was the Keynote Address at our Chesapeake Watershed Forum in 2016 is now on Netflix! If you weren’t able to see it last fall, be sure to ADD IT TO YOUR WATCHLIST and RATE AND REVIEW the film. Also available on iTunes, Amazon Video, and…
Save the Dates! November 3 – 5, 2017 12th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum Planning is currently underway for the 12th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum held at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. The Watershed Forum provides an excellent opportunity to network with other groups and individuals facing similar challenges, learn the latest and…