Annapolis, MD - I wanted to let you know that the Chesapeake Conservancy has taken significant steps in response to the Coronavirus pandemic to safeguard the health and well-being of our staff, partners, and the general public.

Seaford, DE – A group of community partners voiced their support this evening following the Seaford City Council’s vote approving the master plan for a new park at the site of the old J.B. Robinson Oyster House site along the Seaford River Walk.

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation supporting the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, an important and popular program administered by the National Park Service

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1620), a bill that would extend congressional authorization for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake

Annapolis, MD – Today, Chesapeake Conservancy announced that Maite Arce, Michael Brubaker, Jeffrey Sabot, and Nancy B. Walters have been elected to the organization’s board of birectors.

Annapolis, MD – Today, Governor Hogan released his proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Budget which includes important provisions and record funding for land conservation and the Chesapeake Bay. For the third consecutive year, the Gove

Annapolis, MD – Maryland Governor Larry Hogan released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget today which contains significant funding for programs that support land conservation and the Chesapeake Bay.

Washington, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that would authorize a new, $15 million dollar U.S. Fish and Wildlife grant program to support habitat and wildlife conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.

Washington, DC – On Monday evening, Congress released its Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations bills which represent nearly $1.4 billion in discretionary defense and non-defense funding. The legislation includes significant increases fo

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works passed the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act (S. 3051). The “ACE” Act includes a provision that would extend the authorization for the Envir

Richmond, VA – Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released his proposed FY 2020 – FY 2022 budget which makes historic investments in Chesapeake Bay restoration and conservation.

Roanoke, VA – Today, Chesapeake Conservancy received notice that the US Forest Service will honor the Open Space Institute, Chesapeake Conservancy, and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Eastern Divide Ranger Dis

Roanoke, VA - The USDA Forest Service, the Open Space Institute, and the Chesapeake Conservancy announce a Land and Water Conservation Fund success in protecting a significant property within the George Washington

Conowingo, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy President and CEO Joel Dunn issued this statement following the release of settlement terms between the state of Maryland and Exelon concerning Conowingo Dam cleanup. “Chesapeake Conservancy

Annapolis, MD – Kumar Mainali, an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), has joined Chesapeake Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center’s technology team. Th

Cambridge, MD – A partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chesapeake Conservancy has resulted in an additional 27

Washington, DC – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has released a new report that provides updated data on the economic power of outdoor recreation.

Havre de Grace, MD – Chesapeake Conservancy and the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office want visitors and residents of New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland to experience the beauty and history of the Susquehanna River.

Annapolis, MD - Read the chapter in the new book, "GIS for Science," called "Identifying the Natural Efficient Frontier," written by Chesapeake Conservancy's Director of Conservation Technology Jeffrey Allenby.

Richmond, VA – Chesapeake Conservancy congratulates Governor Northam on the recent announcement that the Commonwealth of Virginia will establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation to promote outdoor recreation and recreation busines