Drew Robinson 11/30/20 Drew Robinson 11/30/20

All Hands on Deck for Frederick County's Forests

Between 2012 and 2019, Frederick County experienced a net loss of about 480 acres of forest, or an average of nearly 70 acres annually. This is because forward-thinking "no net loss of forest" policies were repealed in 2011 by the County Council. After years of perpetual loss, it was time to make a big change.

Drew Robinson 10/14/20 Drew Robinson 10/14/20

Creative Civic Engagement During the Pandemic

As an advocacy organization active with state and federal policy, in legislatures, and the courts, PennFuture views participation in voting as strategic to the environmental outcomes we work toward. So we moved intentionally into democracy work to ensure that this aspect of our democracy is optimized.

Amy Wyant 9/2/20 Amy Wyant 9/2/20

There's an App for That: Civic Engagement and Clean Water

At the headwaters to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in New York, the Ostego County Conservation Association is working to improve and protect the health of the local air, land, and water. Critical to this effort is encouraging our members to raise their voice through civic engagement.

Kristen Harbeson 8/26/20 Kristen Harbeson 8/26/20

Voting by Mail in the Old Line State

To pass strong environmental legislation, we must have the right elected officials in office. Nothing is more important to that goal than a robust election where voters'—all voters'— voices are heard and champions are elected that reflect their conservation values over the interests of those who would pave over forests and eliminate environmental protections.

Kristin Reilly 8/17/20 Kristin Reilly 8/17/20

Finding Peace in Nature: Cool Spring Nature Preserve in West Virginia

With the heat of the summer coming on and the pandemic still in full swing, many families have been spending a lot of time together, most often indoors. But there is so much to explore outside in nature and it is a great way to stay healthy and possibly sane.

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.

Drew Robinson 1/23/20 Drew Robinson 1/23/20

The Chesapeake WILD (and Wonderful) Act

Eastern brook trout, American eels, and countless others, are part of West Virginia’s natural heritage. More than that, they are a vital part of our economy. But these species and their habitat won't be here forever, not without our help.