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A Conversation with Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER®
On October 5, 2026, Marisa Olszewski, our Maryland State Lead, had a conversation with Theaux Le Gardeur, both the RIVERKEEPER for the Middle, Gunpowder and Bush Rivers and Executive Director of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER. We were joined by Patrick DeArmey, attorney with Chesapeake Legal Alliance to discuss some of the collaborative work the two groups have embarked on recently.
West Virginia Hosts Choose Clean Water Coalition Steering Committee
On September 9-10, 2026, members of the Choose Clean Water Coalition Steering Committee traveled to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia for their annual in-person meeting.
Photo Essay: How the Next Generation of Oysters is Helping the Bay
Water flows over oysters at Piney Point Aquaculture Center, in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The oyster hatchery and nursery raises oysters to support habitat restoration projects and the aquaculture industry around the bay. Oysters are filter-feeders and rely on a constant flow of water to supply algae and other nutrients.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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