Marisa Olszewski 11/15/22 Marisa Olszewski 11/15/22

More than a Name: A Conversation with Nature Forward

A long-time member of the Choose Clean Water Coalition, Nature Forward may look like a group you have never heard of, but perhaps you were familiar with the Audubon Naturalist Society?

Rosey Pasco 10/25/22 Rosey Pasco 10/25/22

Clean Water Profile: Mariah Davis

Next up in our Clean Water Profile series is the Coalition’s own Mariah Davis. Mariah was named the River Network’s 2022 Emerging Leader this spring and was recently appointed to the Coalition’s Deputy Director. We sat down with Mariah to learn more about her experience and her ongoing plans to continue supporting water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.

Rosey Pasco 9/20/22 Rosey Pasco 9/20/22

The Environmental Justice for All Act: To the Republic for Which it Stands

The Pledge of Allegiance asks that citizens pay tribute to the American flag, a symbol of “the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Yet environmental access is wrought with discrimination towards many groups of people.

Rosey Pasco 7/12/22 Rosey Pasco 7/12/22

Reviving, Restoring, and Reimagining Clean Water

After three years of postponing, it finally happened. The Choose Clean Water Coalition held a conference in Richmond, VA focusing on current issues involving Chesapeake Bay restoration. The intention was to advance future federal, regional, and local restoration goals.

Kristen Harbeson 2/1/22 Kristen Harbeson 2/1/22

Entering the Next Chapter with Blue Water Baltimore

In 2021, Maryland State Delegate Tony Bridges led legislation improving forest conservation , environmental justice, and voted for clean water on policies related to stormwater, transportation, and land use. All of this will serve him well as he begins his new role as Executive Director of Blue Water Baltimore.

Mariah Davis 1/11/22 Mariah Davis 1/11/22

Propelling Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Work Forward

For the last five years, the Choose Clean Water Coalition has demonstrated our commitment to protecting communities facing environmental injustices.

Mariah Davis 10/27/21 Mariah Davis 10/27/21

A Conversation with Congressman John Sarbanes

On Wednesday, October 27, the Choose Clean Water Coalition’s Equity Workgroup hosted Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) for a candid conversation on environmental justice issues in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Drew Robinson 8/5/21 Drew Robinson 8/5/21

Member Highlight: Protect Hanover

Hanover County, Virginia is probably most widely known as the birthplace of Patrick Henry as well as some of the nation's tastiest tomatoes. Located just north of Richmond, it is also home to a recent newcomer to the Coalition: Protect Hanover.

Choose Clean Water Coalition 4/27/21 Choose Clean Water Coalition 4/27/21

Black Lives Matter: Renewing our DEIJ Commitment

The Choose Clean Water Coalition joins organizations, families, and communities remembering George Floyd and countless Black lives lost by police violence.

Mariah Davis 2/11/21 Mariah Davis 2/11/21

Empowering Young Professionals of Color through Mentorship and Professional Development

The Coalition’s Young Professionals of Color program seeks to close the racial diversity gap through mentorship and professional development.

Drew Robinson 6/18/20 Drew Robinson 6/18/20

Taking a Stance for Equity and Inclusion at Delaware Nature Society

This is a period of growing discomfort for many white people and the institutions they serve. Many are beginning to uncover and challenge their own complicity and unconscious racial biases. It is time to harness that discomfort, learn from it, and take action as individuals and organizations.

Choose Clean Water Coalition 6/2/20 Choose Clean Water Coalition 6/2/20

Our Commitment to Equity

The Choose Clean Water Coalition staff join the broader environmental and conservation community in condemning the recent acts of violence against the Black community.