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 statement following the passing of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin:

“Congressman McEachin was a champion for the environment in Virginia, in the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, and he was a fearless leader on environmental justice. We will greatly miss his leadership. Our sincere condolences to his family and staff."

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