Lightning Updates

Chesapeake WILD: Looking Forward

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,...

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The Irreplaceable Natural Areas Project

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...

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How States Fund Their Most Impactful Conservation Programs

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...

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Swooping in on Conservation Opportunities

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...

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Data and Energy, A Growing Conservation Challenge

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...

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The CCP Green Space Equity Mapper

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,...

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New Faces on the CCP Steering Committee

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...

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