Drew Robinson 12/5/22 Drew Robinson 12/5/22

Clean Water Profile: Ridgway "Ridge" Hall

Our Clean Water Profile series continues, highlighting a long-time advocate and legal warrior for clean water. Ridgway Hall, known by friends and colleagues as “Ridge,” is a walking encyclopedia of the history of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, particularly as it relates to its legal battles.

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 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.

Drew Robinson 10/18/21 Drew Robinson 10/18/21

Chesapeake Capacity: Defining What's Possible

The Choose Clean Water Coalition and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in collaboration with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, are conducting an assessment to establish a baseline understanding of the capacity of nonprofit organizations working to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams.

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.

Peter Marx 7/28/21 Peter Marx 7/28/21

"Earmark" Is No Longer a Dirty Word

No one is anticipating dramatic changes and instant bipartisanship with the return of earmarks in 2021…but it could be a small step in the right direction.