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Patuxent Riverkeeper $12,500 Matching support for the initiation of a Patuxent Riverkeeper and authorization to announce a 2005 Challenge Grant of $50,000. N/A 2004 Chesapeake
PennFuture $100,000 Build public and political support for the PA Chesapeake Bay clean-up effort and to enforce clean water laws that apply to agriculture and stormwater. Work will focus on reviews of agricultural compliance and ordinances including nutrient management codes. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
PennFuture $75,000 Strengthen public support for and enforcement of clean water laws in the Chesapeake Bay watershed of Pennsylvania. Focus will be on agriculture compliance under the Nutrient Management Act and stormwater in those counties that have no plans. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
PennFuture $100,000 Build public and political support for the PA Chesapeake Bay clean-up and to enforce clean water laws that apply to agriculture and stormwater. Agriculture, Stormwater 2010 Chesapeake
PennFuture $100,000 Build public and political support for the Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay cleanup and for enforcement of clean water laws that apply to agriculture and stormwater. Agriculture, Stormwater 2011 Chesapeake
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc $47,000 Support a model stormwater ordinance in Montour County , PA. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc $65,000 Complete Phase II of the ACT 167 stormwater management plan in Montour County, providing post-construction stormwater control standards; work on the adoption of new municipal ordinances in Montour County consistent with the plan. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $50,000 Support the Coalition for Smarter Growth through 2 initiatives. A Fairfax County Smart Growth Campaign will provide a county coordinator who can build civic capacity and support transit-oriented development and walkable communities. A Virginia Circuit Rider will provide technical support needed to train and motivate citizen planners/ activists in more Virginia jurisdictions. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $17,500 Support the Shenandoah Valley Network, in their mission of helping communities plan for better growth. This is done by increasing the capacity of local citizens groups and holding local governments accountable. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $20,000 Provide general operations support to PEC to protect the land, waters and communities of Virginia's nine-county northern piedmont region, specifically focusing on those efforts that contribute to meeting Chesapeake Bay water quality goals. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $25,000 Support the Coalition for Smarter Growth in their Fairfax County Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to use a grassroots organizer to focus new, walkable developments near transit stations and in existing commercial corridors; to reduce land consumption; retrofit stormwater controls; and reduce traffic and pollution. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $20,000 Support the Shenandoah Valley Network to help communities plan for better growth and development. This is done by increasing capacity of local citizen groups and local governments to adopt good comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. SVN serves as a resource center for local conservation groups on land use, land protection and transportation issues in 7 Virginia Shenandoah counties. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $10,000 Support the Coalition for Smarter Growth and their efforts to push for redevelopment and strong stormwater standards to accommodate Fairfax County's growing population. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $25,000 Support the Shenandoah Valley Network and its work with member organizations to assist local community groups working on land protection, land use and transportation issues in 6 Virginia counties in the northern Shenandoah Valley. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $25,000 Support for the Coalition for Smarter Growth and their work in Fairfax County, VA, pushing for stronger redevelopment and stormwater standards. Stormwater 2010 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $20,000 Support for the Shenandoah Valley Network, providing strategic and technical assistance to local community groups working on land protection, land use and transportation issues in 6 Virginia counties in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Land Use 2010 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $30,000 General operating support for PEC's efforts to pursue policy initiatives that result in protection of the land, waters and communities of Virginia's nine-county northern piedmont region. Land Use 2011 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council, Washington Environmental Council $20,000 Support the Shenandoah Valley Network. SVN is leading an effort to address the impacts of Marcellus Shale natural gas mining, keep protections in the George Washington National Forest, and support small scale poultry waste to energy plants. Agriculture 2011 Chesapeake
Pinchot Institute for Conservation $20,000 Continue implementation of the Bay Bank, which functions to connect private farm and forest landowners to markets that pay them for actions that enhance the ecological goods and services they provide. Communications 2010 Chesapeake
Pinchot Institute for Conservation $45,000 Form a guiding coalition of experts to advise the development of the Bay Bank and oversee its implementation in 2008. Conduct outreach targeted to private forest landowners, potential buyers of ecosystem services, and new project partners. Collaborate with partners to ensure that the Bay Bank integrates the best available tools and resources into its development. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $52,000 For general operational support with interest noted in future project to strengthen local regulations and enforcement in target areas. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $20,000 Work in Montgomery and Frederick Counties to address limitations in existing stormwater regulations and highlight the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of modern low-impact development techniques. The Potomac Conservancy will also work with land trust in West Virginia on land conservation. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $30,000 Support the "Land and Water Policy Initiative", focusing on land conservation in West Virginia, funding in Virginia and stormwater regulations and enforcement in Maryland. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $10,000 Support an Intersex Fish Awareness Campaign to mobilize citizens to voice their concerns and urge support for scientific research into the causes and potential public health impacts. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $30,000 Support the Conservancy's Land and Water Policy Initiative. The goals are to work on state level funding for land conservation, BMP installation and other water quality programs; and in 5 priority counties to advocate policies that reduce stormwater runoff, protect and restore forests and trees and serve as models for other counties. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $30,000 Support work in Virginia monitoring development and local implementation of new stormwater regulations. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $10,000 Build public support for determining the causes and solutions to the problems of intersex fish, and spur action to fund research that will assess potential threats to aquatic and human health. Fisheries 2010 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $25,000 Work to advance Virginia's stormwater rulemaking by targeting two northern Shenandoah Valley counties to establish strong stormwater ordinances under the new state regulations. This grant will also support involvement in the regional Choose Clean Water Coalition. Stormwater 2010 Chesapeake
Potomac Conservancy, Inc $10,000 Host a scientific forum on endocrine disrupting compounds. Use the results and expertise from the forum to disseminate information to media and decision makers, and set the strategic plan in moving this issue forward. Fisheries 2011 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $35,000 Matching support for development of the Potomac Riverkeeper program and authorization to announce 2004 and 2005 Challenge Grants of $20,000 and $25,000. Keepers, Nutrients 2003 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $25,000 Successful completion of a challenge grant/ long-term no interest loan for purchase of vessel. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $15,000 Support for a new Shenandoah Waterkeeper. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $45,000 $30,000 - Support the Potomac Riverkeeper program/ successful completion of a challenge grant; $15,000 Support the Shenandoah Riverkeeper. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $20,000 Provide a $20,000 loan to secure a boat. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $40,000 Support the Potomac Riverkeeper program/ successful completion of a challenge grant. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $15,000 Support the Shenandoah Riverkeeper program. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $40,000 Continue support of the Potomac Riverkeeper program. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $20,000 Continue support of the Shenandoah Riverkeeper program. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $45,000 Continued support of the Potomac Riverkeeper program. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $20,000 Continued support of the Shenandoah Riverkeeper program. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $45,000 Support for the Potomac Riverkeeper program. Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $25,000 Support for the Shenandoah Riverkeeper program. Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
Public Interest Projects $7,000 Sponsor participants from Maryland and Virginia to attend the June 2008 Peer-to-Peer Networking Event, hosted by The Beldon Fund. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Queen Anne's Conservation Fund, Inc. $10,000 Support a GIS mapping study of Queen Anne's County, MD to show rural subdivision reliance on septic systems. Findings will be integrated with a report demonstrating environmental and financial impacts of these systems to help guide the local Watershed Implementation Plan process. WIP 2011 Chesapeake
ReClam the Bay $10,000 Support a Program Coordinator to involve and educate the public about water quality and the importance of shellfish. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Resource Dynamics, Inc. $27,000 Evaluate the process for reviewing and updating state CAFO Program technical standards. Evaluate emerging Federal/State agricultural certainty policy and guidance and assess how these policies will impact the development and implementation of Phase 2 Agricultural WIPs. Analyze USDA/EPA best management practice (BMP) verification protocols to determine if they will adequately ensure compliance with WIP commitments. WIP 2011 Chesapeake
Restore American Estuaries $20,000 Perform a review and analysis of information and current status of existing restoration initiatives, investigating a possible a National Estuary Coalition. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
River Network $10,000 Funding for use in supporting waterkeepers and watershed organizations in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bay watersheds. N/A 2004 Chesapeake
River Network $10,000 General operational support with interest noted in capacity building development of Waterkeepers and watershed organizations in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bay watersheds. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
River Network $25,000 Support a new Chesapeake Regional Office. River Network will work one-on-one with several groups and serve as a resource for the broad river conservation organizations on topics of fundraising, board development, memberships, etc. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
River Network $25,000 Maintain a full-time Chesapeake Bay Regional Office to provide area groups with organizational, technical and networking assistance. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
River Network $2,000 Provide scholarship funds to groups from the Chesapeake region, to supplement their attendance at the 2008 River Rally; intensive, interactive 4-day training and networking opportunity for environmental groups. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
River Network $13,000 Sponsor the 2009 May River Rally, to be held in Baltimore, Maryland ($10,000) and provide scholarship funds to groups within the Chesapeake region ($3,000). N/A 2008 Chesapeake
River Network $7,000 Support a strategic planning process to identify priorities and help focus and connect grassroot actions. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
River Network $25,000 Support a full-time River Network Program Manager to serve the capacity building needs of Chesapeake watershed groups. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
River Network $25,000 Support a full-time Chesapeake Program Manager to help organizations address challenges within their organizations' structure, and provide training and resources to build greater organizational capacity and develop advocacy campaigns. Capacity 2010 Chesapeake
River Network $2,000 Help provide scholarships for groups from the Chesapeake region, to attend the 2011 River Rally event. Communications 2011 Chesapeake
River Network $25,000 Support a Chesapeake Office, helping regional organizations address capacity building challenges. This assistance helps groups build the ability to take stronger and more strategic programmatic action. Capacity 2011 Chesapeake
Sassafras River Association $20,000 Support the establishment of a new Sassafras Riverkeeper. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Sassafras River Association $24,000 Continued support of the Sassafras Riverkeeper program. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Sassafras River Association $25,000 Support for the Sassafras Riverkeeper. Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
Scenic Rivers Land Trust $1,000 Sponsor their 2007 "Profile in Stewardship" N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Science Communication Network $2,000 Support the network to conduct a communications messaging project on the scientific reports on the introduction of the Asian oyster in Chesapeake Bay. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Shenandoah RC&D $12,500 Support a staff person to assist in the implementation of last year's Waste Solutions Forum recommendations. Assist with the promotion of three educational events. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center $20,000 General Support N/A 2004 Chesapeake
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center $5,000 Assist with the replacement of canoes that were destroyed in June 2008 storms. Without emergency funds to replace the canoes, summer camps and public programs throughout the remaining portion of 2008 would have been curtailed to shore-side activities only. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center $20,000 Provide partial support to continue the work of a Chesapeake Bay Research Coordinator, who will ensure SERC's research is communicated in a timely and effective manner to contribute to sound management and environmental policy in the Chesapeake Bay region. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Society of Environmental Journalists, Inc. $25,000 Support an organization dedicated to improving the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental reporting, resulting in heightened public understanding of environmental issues. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Society of Environmental Journalists, Inc. $35,000 Support an organization dedicated to improving the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental reporting, resulting in heightened public understanding of environmental issues. The Annual SEJ conference will be held in Roanoke, Virginia in October 2008. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Society of Environmental Journalists, Inc. $1,000 Support the coordination and hosting of Chesapeake field trips during the annual meeting, in 2008 held in Roanoke, Virginia. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Society of Environmental Journalists, Inc. $25,000 Increase journalists' knowledge of the science, law and politics of water quality and coastal issues, serving ultimately to inform and improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental news reporting. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Society of Environmental Journalists, Inc. $10,000 Help strengthen environmental news reporting on watershed, water quality, and marine and coastal issues. Increase journalists' knowledge of the science, law, and politics on environmental issues. Communications 2010 Chesapeake
Society of Environmental Journalists, Inc. $10,000 Help SEJ in their work providing story ideas, source leads, background briefings and network contacts to environmental journalists, particularly on topics of watershed health, water quality, and, marine and coastal issues. Communications 2011 Chesapeake
South River Federation Inc $60,000 Successful completion of a challenge grant to support the South River Waterkeeper. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
South River Federation Inc $60,000 Support the South Riverkeeper/ successful completion of a challenge grant. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
South River Federation Inc $60,000 Support the South Riverkeeper program/ successful completion of a challenge grant. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
South River Federation Inc $55,000 Continue support of the South Riverkeeper program. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
South River Federation Inc $50,000 Continued support of the South Riverkeeper program. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
South River Federation Inc $45,000 Support for the South Riverkeeper. Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
South River Federation Inc $30,000 Support SRF and other Maryland advocates hiring a firm to learn the skills of campaign strategic thinking, while applying these skills to the pressing problem of polluted runoff. Stormwater 2011 Chesapeake
South Riverkeeper $78,950 Matching support for the initiation of a South Riverkeeper and authorization to announce 2004 and 2005 Challenge Grants of $52,000 and $60,000. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
Southern Environmental Law Center $55,000 $30,000 is allocated to the challenge of a Wise County conventional power plant; $25,000 is allocated to engage their top water specialist in strategic discussions surrounding TMDLs and Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Southern Environmental Law Center $30,000 In Virginia, appeal the decision to permit a new coal-burning power plant in Wise County and prevent construction of a coal-fired power plant in the Hampton Roads area. Work to ensure inclusion of strong measures and consequences for reducing polluted runoff from agriculture and stormwater as part of the Bay TMDL. Agriculture, Stormwater 2010 Chesapeake
Southern Environmental Law Center $30,000 Legal defense of the Bay TMDL in court and work to build the collective understanding of TMDL law and policy. Participate in the VA Stakeholders Advisory Group to develop a strong Phase II WIP for Virginia. Continue efforts to prevent construction of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative's (ODEC's) proposed 1,500 MW coal-fired power plant near Hampton Roads, Virginia. Agriculture 2011 Chesapeake
Southern Environmental Law Center $55,000 Oppose or improve permits for coal fired power plants in Virginia and work to improve VA transportation policy and funding to better incorporate environmental concerns. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association $30,000 General operational first-year support of the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper program. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association $35,000 Support the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper program/ successful completion of a challenge grant. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association $40,000 Continue support of the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper program. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association $45,000 Continued support of the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper program. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association $45,000 Support for the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper program. Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
Stroud Water Research Center $10,000 Support for outreach to policy makers about the importance of healthy streams as tools for reducing nutrients in addition to habitat benefits. N/A 2004 Chesapeake
Stroud Water Research Center $37,945 Research the impact of Acid Mine Drainage streams. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Stroud Water Research Center $40,000 Support research investigating the role of acid mine stream mitigation in reducing nutrient levels to the Chesapeake Bay. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Talbot County Department of Public Works $9,500 Promote the targeted installation of innovative septic systems through the creation of management districts. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
The Beldon Fund $5,000 Support Maryland and Virginia participants in the annual Beldon Fund "Peer-to-Peer Gathering" N/A 2007 Chesapeake
The Conservation Fund $1,025,000 For general operational support and funding for land preservation. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
The Conservation Fund $50,000 Support the creation of a National Conservation Leadership Institute with the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and other partners. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
The Conservation Fund $50,000 Support a National Conservation Leadership Institute for leaders in fish and wildlife conservation and management, developing a new generation of conservation leaders representing the government, non-profit, and corporate communities. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
The Conservation Fund $50,000 Support a National Conservation Leadership Institute for leaders in fish and wildlife conservation and management, developing a new generation of conservation leaders representing the government, non-profit, and corporate communities. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
The Conservation Fund $8,000 Support the new "Friends of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail", promoting the first U.S. watertrail and the opportunities it will provide in conservation and citizen stewardship. N/A 2007 Chesapeake