Conservation

2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour

Post published:January 31, 2025
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The highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back and ready with a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world. Anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers are invited to join the tour as it visits cities nationwide, showcasing stunning cinematography, unforgettable stories, and the heart-pounding excitement of fly fishing.ms. Click here to watch the official 2025 F3T Film Trailer! Click here for tickets and more details.

2025 Maryland Environmental Legislative Summit

Post published:January 16, 2025
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Join the Environmental Community to learn about our 2025 Environmental legislative priorities, hear from elected officials, community leaders, and connect with your neighbors about environmental issues affecting all Marylanders. Click here to register and learn more.

SRA John Wright Speaker Series: Jennifer Wasenki

Post published:November 20, 2024
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Hosted by the Severn River Association at Cafe Mezzanotte restaurant in Severna Park, 7 p.m. on November 25th, the John Wright Speaker Series features local conservation and outdoors experts presenting on a variety of topics relating to the health of the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay. Presentations are free, registration required. In person or virtual option available. Click here to register for event. Speaker Bio: Jennifer Wazenski is an environmental and natural resources attorney with more than 30 years’ experience representing property owners, businesses, and government agencies. She has litigated and advised on many federal and State regulatory programs and led teams of attorneys in the delivery of coordinated, strategic legal services. Presentation Summary: This presentation will strive to provide community members with a toolkit for effective engagement across the various forums and processes that shape environmental and natural resource decisions at the county and state levels. Focusing on strategies…

UMCES Horn Point Laboratory Open House

Post published:September 15, 2024
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The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory invites the public to its annual free Open House on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This 2024 Open House theme is “Treasure Your Bay.” Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the many reasons to treasure the Chesapeake Bay, including the marine and human life it supports. Horn Point Laboratory’s team of scientists will share their research through fun, interactive exhibits and activities for all ages. Click here for full details.

2024 Maryland Land Conservation Conference

Post published:August 21, 2024
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The 31st annual conference is scheduled for September 4 & 5 at Crown Plaza Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. This year's theme is "Gaining Ground: Plan. Connect. Communicate" and will include seminars, workshops, and, even webinars for those who can't attend in person. For full details, registration information, and more click here.

Chesapeake Legal Alliance 15th Anniversary Party

Post published:August 19, 2024
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Celebrate a milestone with us as the Chesapeake Legal Alliance marks 15 years of dedicated service and advocacy. For 15 years, we have been at the forefront of environmental law, leveraging our expertise to promote sustainable development, safeguard natural resources, and ensure the long-term health of this iconic estuary through legal advocacy. We are thrilled to host a special anniversary event featuring an inspiring keynote address by Senator Chris Van Hollen. Hosted at DLA Piper – 500 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Click here for full details and tickets.

RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit

Post published:August 17, 2024
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Restore America's Estuaries hosts the annual summit. At the RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit, we’ll explore the latest research, policy, and practice in coastal restoration. With a focus on the future of restoration practice, this event is your opportunity to connect with other leaders in the field, share your insights, and help shape the future of coastal restoration policy. Over four days of field sessions, inspiring presentations, workshops, and multiple networking opportunities, you’ll have the chance to learn about the latest trends and challenges in coastal restoration, hear from experts in the field, and connect with colleagues from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned policy maker, a new practitioner, or a dedicated coastal manager, the RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit is the place to be. At the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport. RAE will be hosting the summit in this venue. All concurrent sessions…

35th Anniversary Conservation Celebration

Post published:July 29, 2024
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Scenic Rivers Land Trust is celebrating 35 years of protecting land in Anne Arundel County this year by throwing an anniversary party to honor the landowners, partners, and friends who’ve been a part of the journey so far! SRLT looking forward to a beautiful fall evening on the tented deck at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center where we can look out on the Chesapeake Bay from the grounds of a Scenic Rivers and Maryland Environmental Trust conservation easement. The party will have festive drinks, live soul & blues guitar from Kevin Koa, raffles and silent auction with exciting items to bid on in support of Scenic Rivers, tasty food, lots of friends, and probably a toast—or two! See you then! Click here for full details.

Rappahannock Riverfest

Post published:June 19, 2024
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It's the party of the year to raise funds for Friends of the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a day of crab feasting, drinks, music, and more all to benefit the conservation work, programs, and education of FOR. On the banks of the Rappahannock River in Downtown, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Save the Date: This year's Riverfest is September 21st. Tickets on sale July 15th. Click here for full details.