Lightning Updates

Group photo of the partners who attended the 2024 CCP Annual Meeting.Written by Chase Douglas and Ben AlexandroThe majesty of the Chesapeake Bay and the 64,000 square miles of landscapes that nourish us cannot be conserved alone. The beauty of our treasured landscapes...

Conservation leaders meet with Del. Dana SteinWritten by Josh Hastings and Andrea Reese, Mark Conway, edited by Ben AlexandroThe 2025 legislative sessions in Maryland and Virginia unfolded under extraordinary pressure, from historic budget deficits and political...

A birding survey conducted by the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative in VirginiaWritten by: Chase DouglasBirds depend on the same large, connected, high-quality habitats that land trusts strive to protect. Across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, partners have already...

An aerial view of the historic Mifflin property, including parcels extending along the scenic Susquehanna River.Written by: Kaelyn KoboskoHeritage is not just history—it is the foundation of identity, community and a thriving future. Preserving historic landscapes in...

Blackwater National Wildlife RefugeWritten by: Ben AlexandroThanks to the amazing work of partners, the Chesapeake Bay Program outcome of protecting an additional 2 million acres by the end of the year from the baseline set in 2010 is on track. Now what? More work...

The celebration of the newly established Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife RefugeWritten by: Kaelyn KoboskoAfter 15 years of dedicated work, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in partnership with various organizations, accomplished a groundbreaking...

Vince Leggett Writer: Wendy O'SullivanThe 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...

Leopold’s Preserve includes several miles of trails and boardwalks.Guest Writers: Aland Rowsome, Matt Gerhart and Aaron KershawNorthern Virginia Conservation Trust’s (NVCT) new preserve was protected through a unique avenue that may surprise and inspire partners:...

San Domingo Rosenwald School BuildingWritten by Jamal Childs, Kaelyn Kobosko and Ben AlexandroIn 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...

Annapolis City DockGuest writers: Kierstin Klimas and Brent Everitt, National Park ServiceOur watershed holds countless stories and opportunities for connection, celebration, and preservation of its many ecological, historical and recreational benefits. Many of these...