Annapolis, MD – The vernal equinox signals the end of winter and the ushering in of warmer weather, budding flowers and the long-awaited return of many migratory birds to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Selinsgrove, PA - Susquehanna University and the Chesapeake Conservancy have formalized their ongoing relationship through an agreement that ensures the organizations’ continued cooperation on restoration projects within the Susquehanna River watershed.

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy has issued the following statement: "In consultation with the Earl family, we have decided against building the proposed structure that we had hoped would serve as the Earl Conservation Cente

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy’s data science team developed an artificial intelligence deep learning model for mapping wetlands, which resulted in 94% accuracy. Supported by EPRI, an independent, non-profit energy researc

Annapolis, MD – Today, Chesapeake Conservancy announced that Tony J. Spencer and Ed Hatcher have been elected to the organization’s board of directors. Maite Arce, Mark Belton and Dr. Nancy Walters concluded their board service.

Annapolis, MD – On Friday, December 23, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) omnibus appropriations package to fund government agencies and programs for the next fiscal year. The annual funding package supported many progr

Annapolis, MD – Today, Chesapeake Conservancy announced the 2022 Champions of the Chesapeake, the organization’s highest honor recognizing extraordinary leaders from across the Chesapeake for their significant and exemplary accomplishments that protect and restore our natural

Annapolis, MD – Today, more than 190 countries signed a historic global framework to conserve 30% of Earth’s lands and waters in order to protect the planet’s biodiversity. Currently, only about 17% of Earth’s lands and 10% of its

Annapolis, MD – On Thursday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced his administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The FY 24 budget proposal would fully fund Program Open Space, a conservation program established

Richmond, VA – On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin released his proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and 2023 biennial budget for Virginia. Governor Younkin’s proposed budget amendments would increase operations fund

Washington, DC – Chesapeake Conservancy joins with many conservation partners in Virginia and beyond who are mourning the loss of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin. Chesapeake Conservancy President and CEO Joel Dunn issued this s

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy President and CEO Joel Dunn issued this statement following the passing of former Chesapeake Bay Program Director Nick DiPasquale “On behalf of Chesapeake Conservancy, I would like to express

Queenstown, MD – A new study commissioned by the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology and conducted together with the Chesapeake Conservancy and the University of Vermont is the most comprehensive study of Maryland’s forest cover and tree canopy ever completed.

Annapolis, MD – At a press conference overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes were joined by members of a congressional working group to announce draft legislation that would create a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area

Annapolis, MD – Today, Chesapeake Conservancy announced that the nonprofit, rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator, has been chosen as an official charity partner of the 2022 Bay Bridge Run.

Baltimore, MD — Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joined officials from Harford and Cecil counties, the Chesapeake Conservancy and Constellation

Annapolis, MD – Today, Partners for Open Space, a statewide coalition of environmental, agricultural, recreation and historic preservation organizations and the Maryland Association of County Park and Recreation Administrators (MACPRA)

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy issued this statement attributable to Chesapeake Conservancy Program Manager Carly Dean following an announcement today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarding $197 million for

Washington, DC – On Sunday, the United States Senate passed legislation titled the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a budget reconciliation bill that includes $369 billion in federal authorizations to invest in clean energy, reduce

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations released its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) spending bill for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. The bill would provide funding for several programs supporting