Peter Marx 8/25/26 Peter Marx 8/25/26

The Centre of Our Universe for a Day

It was a picture-perfect summer day in the Spruce Creek watershed in Centre County, PA. Fourteen Choose Clean Water Coalition members and staff were joined by folks from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Centre County Conservation District, Chesapeake Bay Commission, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to host Congressman GT Thompson (R-PA) for project tours around his district.

Julia Wanner 8/10/26 Julia Wanner 8/10/26

Conservation Voters of PA and PennFuture Advocate for Water Standards at Lobby Day

Over 130 Pennsylvanians gathered in Harrisburg for PennFuture and Conservation Voters of PA’s joint lobby day. Volunteers from over 28 counties came from all walks of life. Students, parents, local officials, and workers from all sectors came with the goal of advocating to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources.

Natalie Peoples 8/4/26 Natalie Peoples 8/4/26

Welcoming Natalie Peoples!

My name is Natalie Peoples (she/her), and I’m so excited to join the Choose Clean Water Coalition as the Digital Media Intern!

Guest User 7/27/26 Guest User 7/27/26

From Funding Gaps to Clean Water Gains

In policy circles, it’s a common refrain—the budget reflects priorities. As an intern with the Coalition this summer via the Yale Conservation Scholars Program, I had the opportunity to take a deep dive into the budgets of three jurisdictions in the Chesapeake Bay region and assess how their budgets align with the clean water goals outlined in the 2025 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

Mark Nardone 7/22/26 Mark Nardone 7/22/26

Delaware Enacts Historic Freshwater Wetlands Protections

It only took 38 years. Under The Wetlands Stewardship Act of 2026, Delaware has finally created its own protections for freshwater wetlands.

Drew Robinson 7/15/26 Drew Robinson 7/15/26

The Chesapeake’s Ospreys Are Sending Us a Warning

Last month, the Coalition staff and a group of our supporters ventured to Patuxent River Park to get an up-close look at the ospreys that call it home and learn about the challenges they are facing.

Jamoni Overby 7/7/26 Jamoni Overby 7/7/26

Building Community for Clean Water: Reflections from the DC Annual Member Event

On April 23, 2026, Nature Forward welcomed members of the DC Workgroup of the Choose Clean Water Coalition for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and community building in “The Great Ward 8,” Southeast Washington, DC.

Julia Wanner 6/17/26 Julia Wanner 6/17/26

Pennsylvania Members Gather to Strengthen Policies and Partnerships

On April 21, 2026, Pennsylvania members gathered together in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for an in-person meeting focused on collaboration, policies, and shared priorities.

Marisa Olszewski 6/9/26 Marisa Olszewski 6/9/26

Clean Water Conversing at Maryland Member Meeting

Members of the Maryland Choose Clean Water Coalition convened on April 21 in Point of Rocks—a small town south of Frederick, Maryland and adjacent to the Potomac River.

Drew Robinson 6/1/26 Drew Robinson 6/1/26

Welcoming the Coalition’s Three New Interns!

The Coalition is thrilled to welcome three new interns this summer! Coming to the Coalition through the Yale Conservation Scholars Program, Kierstin, Emma, and Flannery will tackle critical projects to support our work for clean water. Please join us in welcoming them to the Coalition

Drew Robinson 4/1/26 Drew Robinson 4/1/26

Glorious New Logos for Four Coalition Members

After the smashing success of the Coalition’s new logo last year, we were inundated with requests from member organizations to redesign their logo. Thanks to the many talents of our Intern Emeritus Leeanna Duong, we are thrilled to introduce fresh, new looks for four of our amazing members.

Guest User 3/12/26 Guest User 3/12/26

Sailing the Chesapeake to Freedom

During the late 18th century through the middle of the 19th century, a network of land routes helped enslaved people escape to their freedom. What the history books often leave out, however, is that waterways were a major part of these routes, none more so than the Chesapeake Bay.

Kristin Reilly 3/9/26 Kristin Reilly 3/9/26

The Coalition Goes to Washington

On Wednesday, March 4, more than 70 members of the Choose Clean Water Coalition traveled to Washington, DC for the Coalition’s 14th annual Chesapeake Bay Day on Capitol Hill. These advocates came from all corners of the watershed to meet with their congressional offices and talk about the impact the broader Chesapeake restoration effort is having in their districts.

Jamoni Overby 2/20/26 Jamoni Overby 2/20/26

The Hidden Threat Flowing Through Our Waters: How Potomac Riverkeeper Network Is Taking on Microplastics, PFAS, and Biosolids

When we think about pollution in our rivers, we think of plastic bottles, litter and even tires. But some of the most dangerous contaminants threatening our waterways, and our food system, are largely invisible.

Amy Wyant 2/4/26 Amy Wyant 2/4/26

News from the North: What’s been going on in NY Headwaters

The last year has seen lots of progress in water quality, conservation, and protection in the New York state portion of the Chesapeake Watershed. The NY Choose Clean Water Coalition Members have been hard at work educating, engaging the community and making progress toward cleaner water. Here are some highlights from last year.

Maria Russo 1/27/26 Maria Russo 1/27/26

West Virginia Members of the Choose Clean Water Coalition Gather to Reflect on 2025

West Virginia members of the Choose Clean Water Coalition gathered on November 18, 2025 in Shepherdstown, WV to discuss a recap of the collaboration and hard work they have accomplished over the past year. There were 25 members in attendance throughout the day, representing 18 different member organizations.

Marisa Olszewski 1/20/26 Marisa Olszewski 1/20/26

Member Highlight: ShoreRivers

For this Member Highlight, the Coalition's Maryland State Lead, Marisa Olszewski had a discussion with Annie Richards, Chester Riverkeeper at ShoreRivers. The two had a conversation about Annie’s role as a Riverkeeper and the important water monitoring programs ShoreRivers provides.

Rosa Hance 1/12/26 Rosa Hance 1/12/26

New Year, New(ish) Workgroup

Sitting back and reflecting on the work of the past year is not an easy task, and one that I’ve been avoiding for weeks. Beginning this year with the executive orders proclaiming America’s Energy Dominance does not exactly match the tone or tenor of the way I prefer to conduct business leading the Choose Clean Water Coalition’s Energy workgroup.

Leeanna Duong 11/24/25 Leeanna Duong 11/24/25

Fall-ing for Clean Water

The weather may be cooling down, but things are the Coalition are heating up. We’ve had a packed calendar this fall. In October, we went on a water quality testing trip with Arundel Rivers Federation on the South River. Choose Clean Water staff used secchi disks and took water samples to determine visibility and algae levels in the South River.

Wuillam Urvina 10/22/25 Wuillam Urvina 10/22/25

Ensuring a Future for Emerging Chesapeake Leaders

Almost one decade ago, Choose Clean Water Coalition created the Young Professionals of the Chesapeake (YPC) Mentorship Program. YPC fills a unique need in our work for clean water. The program is among very few spaces, let alone mentorship opportunities within the Chesapeake Bay partnership, that builds support for diverse leaders within the Bay community.

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