by admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Lightning Update
Writer: Wendy O’Sullivan The Chesapeake region is a tapestry of natural wonders and cultural heritage, and Vince Leggett, “The Admiral” of the Chesapeake, dedicated his life to preserving African American history and culture in the Bay. Through his Blacks of the...
by admin | Dec 11, 2024 | Lightning Update
The Salt Marsh Sparrow was one of the many species that the 2024 Chesapeake WILD Grant projects helped support. Writers: Chase Douglas and Faren Wolter This year, Chesapeake WILD is awarding more than $8.9 million to 30 new implementation or planning and technical...
by admin | Nov 12, 2024 | Lightning Update
Leopold’s Preserve includes several miles of trails and boardwalks. Guest Writers: Aland Rowsome, Matt Gerhart and Aaron Kershaw Northern Virginia Conservation Trust’s (NVCT) new preserve was protected through a unique avenue that may surprise and inspire partners:...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | Lightning Update
San Domingo Rosenwald School Building Written by Jamal Childs, Kaelyn Kobosko and Ben Alexandro In the tranquil landscape of Wicomico County, MD, lies the community of San Domingo, a historical hidden gem founded in 1820 by freed Blacks. Located along the Nanticoke...
by admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Lightning Update
CCP Federal Funding Navigator Writers: Chase Douglas and Ben Alexandro, CCP We are currently in a unique moment for land conservation in the United States, with the federal government targeting and authorizing more money for land conservation than it has in...
by admin | Aug 27, 2024 | Lightning Update
A year in the making, a captivating new docuseries titled “Restoring the Heartbeat of the Chesapeake” offers viewers an in-depth look at the natural beauty and environmental challenges. In an ambitious effort to bring attention to the natural beauty and environmental...