Pat Calvert 7/16/25 Pat Calvert 7/16/25

Member Highlight: Rivanna Conservation Alliance

For this Member Highlight, the Coalition's former Virginia State Lead, Pat Calvert, interviews Bailey Pleasant, Watershed Coordinator at the Rivanna Conservation Alliance. Their edited conversation follows.

Marisa Olszewski 12/4/24 Marisa Olszewski 12/4/24

Member Highlight: Muddy Branch Alliance

For this Member Highlight, the Coalition's Maryland State Lead, Marisa Olszewski, interviews Janette Rosenbaum, President at Muddy Branch Alliance.

Maria Russo 10/23/24 Maria Russo 10/23/24

Member Highlight: Town Run Watershed Group

The Town Run Watershed Group was officially started in 2023, following the announcement that the Potomac River would be mixed with the Town Run, to serve as the town of Shepherdstown's drinking water source.

Marisa Olszewski 9/23/24 Marisa Olszewski 9/23/24

Member Highlight: Mattawoman Watershed Society

For this Member Highlight, the Coalition’s Maryland Lead, Marisa Olszewski, interviews Bonnie Bick, Vice President of Mattawoman Watershed Society and Tina Wilson, MWS Committee on Strategies and Coalition Building.

Pat Calvert 6/10/24 Pat Calvert 6/10/24

Member Highlight: Southside ReLeaf

For this Member Highlight, the Coalition’s Virginia State Lead, Pat Calvert, interviews Amy Wentz and Sheri Shannon, cofounders of Southside ReLeaf. Their edited conversation follows.

Marisa Olszewski 5/8/24 Marisa Olszewski 5/8/24

Member Highlight: Casey Trees

For this Member Highlight, the Coalition’s Maryland State Lead, Marisa Olszewski, interviews Kelly Collins Choi, Director of Policy and Land Conservation at Casey Trees. Their edited conversation follows.

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.