Our Land, Our Heritage, Our Future
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...
At the north end of Douglas Point SRMA, you’ll find a small beach and Potomac River overlook designated as a “water stop” for the State of Maryland water trail component of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.Written by BLM Eastern States CommunicationsWhen...
Image Caption: heading 5, italicizedWritten by Mike Bonnell & Ben AlexandroLast week on the last day of the 90 day session, the Maryland General Assembly passed three groundbreaking pieces of legislation that can serve as possible models for other states in the...
Image Caption: heading 5, italicizedAuthorThe Biden administration has announced a variety of projects that both support and are at odds with conservation and responding to climate change. The recent announcement regarding the protection of two new National Monuments...
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,...
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...
Child in Play (Photo Credit: Children Nature Network)African Americans have a long and rich history in the United States. Here in the Chesapeake, the legacy of Black sailors and watermen goes back to the 1600s, and with a heritage that runs deep in the evolution of...
Written by Mike BonnellMuch like the nature of the land we are working to protect, the nature of working in conservation is dynamic and frequently changing. As we are accelerating toward our conservation goals, the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership (CCP) has brought...
Written by Warren BrownAs climate change causes flooding and droughts to intensify, more and more communities look to conservation and nature-based solutions as long-term cost-effective solutions to protect their communities. There is a myriad of federal programs, and...
