The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership K10 plans to add nearly , new trees to Pennsylvania this year, approaching a lofty goal of 10 million new trees planted by the end of In an already contentious budget year for the Maryland General Assembly, the Department of Legislative Services DLS has made an alarming recommendation to steeply cut funding for programs that improve water quality and protect the Chesapeake Bay.
A Trump Administration memo issued Feb. Advocating for strong environmental legislation is an important part of protecting water quality and saving the Bay. Virginia lawmakers made some of the strongest investments in recent years when it comes to flood protection, cleaner rivers and streams, and more hands-on outdoor learning in the compromise budget proposal announced Thursday.
This special Valentine's edition of our newsletter is all about fighting for the Bay we love. Read on for stories of advocacy, perseverance, and hope in chaotic moments like these. It is important to remember that our work is so much bigger than the federal government. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation itself grew from a recognition that government action alone is insufficient to protect our waterways.
We are built for these moments. The legislation would improve Bay health, while also promoting economic growth, by making environmentally friendly practices easier and more appealing for people and businesses across the state to implement.
Clean Water Lobby Day in Virginia returns with new faces of a younger generation of Bay stewards fighting for living shorelines, trees, wetlands, and so much more The Virginia General Assembly session has reached its midpoint, marking some wins and losses for key environmental measures. Virginia lawmakers recognized the strong connection between thriving, healthy Virginians, a cleaner environment, and robust living resources with their proposed budget amendments released Sunday.
