Kent Island, MD – The Chesapeake Conservancy today announced that Tom & Audrey, a nesting pair of osprey who make their Maryland home along the shores of Kent Island, have accepted two foster chicks in their nest. Tom was a new mate

Annapolis, MD - Chesapeake Conservancy in partnership with the Coastal Heritage Alliance, the Maryland Watermen’s Association and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has trained more than 120 watermen

Nanjemoy, MD – President and CEO Joel Dunn of the Chesapeake Conservancy will join U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell; U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer; Director Neil Kornze, Bureau of Land Management; Secretary Mark Belt

Henrico County, VA – On Saturday, April 25, the James River Association and Henrico County partnered to improve a primitive hiking trail at Deep Bottom Park in Henrico County. Alumni from St. Christopher’s School volunteered to im

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy today announced that Verna Harrison, public policy consultant and widely recognized conservation leader in the Chesapeake Bay region, has joined the Conservancy’s board of directors.

Richmond, VA – Chesapeake Conservancy applauds Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe’s “Virginia Treasures” conservation program which will protect or expand access to 1,000 natural treasures. The Administration’s stated goal is “to

Amherst County, VA - The Chesapeake Conservancy and the Robert E. Lee Soil and Water Conservation District (Robert E. Lee SWCD) have partnered to install a riparian buffer on private lands in Amherst County as part of the Amherst Tree Buffer Program (ATBP).

Annapolis, MD – Today, the Chesapeake Conservancy applauds the designation of the Nanticoke River and its surrounding areas as a Sentinel Landscape.

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy, whose popular osprey webcam featuring “Tom and Audrey” has attracted attention worldwide, will host a "Welcome Back Osprey Party" for members of the organization's Osprey Club. Members

Powhatan, VA - Through a Virginia Department of Forestry grant, the James River Association is partnering with the Chesapeake Conservancy and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to enhance and restore the riverfront along the James River at St. Francis/St. Emma, also known as Be

Kent Island, MD – The Chesapeake Conservancy today announced that Tom & Audrey, a nesting pair of osprey who make their Maryland home along the shores of Kent Island, have returned from their long winter in South America. 

Annapolis, MD – The Chesapeake Conservancy is competing to win a grant from the BoatU.S. Foundation. The grant process is now in the final stage, and it is left to the public to vote which organization will receive support from BoatU.S. 

Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy today announced the launch of its latest wildlife webcam featuring downtown Baltimore’s famous peregrine falcons. Located on the 33rd-floor ledge of the Transamerica skyscraper at 100 Light Street in downtown Baltimore, the live stream

Sussex County, DE – Chesapeake Conservancy and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) today announced the conservation of an important parcel of land along Wrights Creek in Sussex County, Delaware.

Washington, DC – Chesapeake Conservancy Executive Director Joel Dunn issued this statement on the retirement of U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski.

Nanticoke, MD - Chesapeake Conservancy recently released a new interactive conservation planning tool to enhance conservation efforts along the Nanticoke River. The aim is for this tool to add to ongoing efforts along the Nanticoke corridor to identify new opportunities for conse

Washington, DC – Today, the Chesapeake Conservancy applauded the Obama Administration for including $37.8 million in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget to fund land conservation across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, which could conserve over 7,500 acres.

Richmond, VA – Joel Dunn, executive director of the Chesapeake Conservancy, will discuss “Conserving the Landscapes and Special Places that Sustain the Chesapeake,” January 21, 2015 as part of the University of Richmond’s Global Environment Speaker Series. He will speak at 4:30

Washington, DC – This week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced millions in Federal funding as part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced millions in Federal funding as part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).