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Dickinson College $35,000 Dickinson’s Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) supports the Susquehanna Stream Team and Creek Watch, engaging volunteers in stream assessments and water quality monitoring. Outreach, Pollution, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
ShoreRivers, Inc $235,000 General operating support for ShoreRivers. Particular emphasis on outreach to underserved communities and advancing agricultural conservation. Agriculture, Capacity, Diverse Partnerships, Land Use, Nutrients, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
ShoreRivers, Inc $45,000 To assess the potential of microbial nitrogen fixers to reduce nutrient, nitrogen in particular, loss from row crops to waters. Multiple classes of nitrogen fixing biological techniques will be assessed. Agriculture, Land Use, Nutrients, Pollution, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Lancaster Farmland Trust $125,000 To assist farmers in implementing conservation practices to improve water quality. The project will identify particular sites and conservation practices that have high potential to improve water quality targeting impaired waterways in Lancaster County. Agriculture, Capacity, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay $75,000 The Alliance will develop partnerships with branded consumer products to build market incentives to improve water quality in the region. This work will include both working directly with farmers and businesses who aggregate or use farm products (largely milk) to produce a consumer good as well as retailers who market those branded products with improved environmental footprint. Advocacy, Agriculture, Communications, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Outreach, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc. $40,000 To build model conservation lease for non operating landowners to advance conservation adoption. The leases will be customizable, address on farm benefits as well as conservation. There will also be a dedicated outreach program to engage the estate planning, tax, conservation and legal professions in broadening adoption. Agriculture, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
River Network $36,000 Conduct a formal organizational assessment of Waterkeepers Chesapeake to determine existing capacity, growth opportunities, and how to further support work of the individual Riverkeeper organizations. Capacity 2022 Chesapeake
Living Classroom Foundation $25,000 Provide support for a Summer 2022 Internship Pilot Program for 6 students from Maryland HBCUs. Interns will learn about Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center, exploring different aspects of environmental/ conservation work. Capacity, Diverse Partnerships, Equity 2022 Chesapeake
Clean Water Fund $60,000 Continue to push standards for septic system licensing, inspections, and management through a unified database. In a parallel effort, continue efforts to reduce food waste diversion to landfills and incinerators. Advocacy, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Pollution, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Coastal Conservation Association - MD $10,000 To support building a new reef ball trailer to increase service, particularly to minority communities. Will engage new groups in conservation. Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Diverse Partnerships, Fisheries, Non-traditional Allies, Outreach, Political Will, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Coastal Conservation Association - MD $30,000 General operations donation to support greater engagement of fisheries community in conservation. CCA MD works to engage fishermen in conservation activities as well as to be advocates for conservation. CCA MD has also worked to engage minority communities in this work to diversify the engagement in conservation. N/A 2022 Chesapeake
Commons Inc $160,000 The Commons builds decision support tools that advance the placement of conservation to produce a higher environmental return on investment. They also build tools to analyze and document the outcomes of conservation actions. The Commons is also working outside of the traditional conservation community to engage other sectors in investing in conservation. Accountability, Agriculture, Baywide, Capacity, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Gunpowder Riverkeeper, Inc. $40,000 Use science, advocacy and the law to protect the Gunpowder and Bush Rivers from pollution. Advocacy, Keepers, Pollution, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Oyster Recovery Partnership $15,000 General operations support to provide increased oyster production capacity in Maryland. Agriculture, Capacity, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Pollution, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $51,000 Technology plan implementation support - hardware and software licenses. Capacity 2022 Chesapeake
Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $1,200 Support for organization IT Plan. Capacity 2022 Chesapeake
Green Fin Studios $42,852 To facilitate and coordinate activities of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative. Advocacy, Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Green Fin Studios $48,228 To facilitate and coordinate activities of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative. Advocacy, Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Green Fin Studios $46,063 To facilitate and coordinate activities of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative. Advocacy, Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Green Fin Studios $46,063 To facilitate and coordinate activities of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative. Advocacy, Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Green Fin Studios $45,852 To facilitate and coordinate activities of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative. Advocacy, Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Green Fin Studios $45,077 Provide support for the operation of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative including communications, meeting facilitation and general support. Advocacy, Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Communications, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
Green Fin Studios $46,063 Provide support for the operation of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative including communications, meeting facilitation and general support. N/A 2020 Chesapeake
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc $20,000 Respond to capacity building identified from the iCAT assessment and survey work, and implement those recommendations. Capacity 2022 Chesapeake
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc $45,000 Support their Legal Education Center - Increase legal knowledge for the Chesapeake Bay advocacy community through legal trainings, and support law clerk opportunities. Advocacy, Capacity 2022 Chesapeake
Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County $40,000 To support the Lancaster Clean Water Partners business outreach and strategic growth. This funding will build capacity at the LCWP to reach community and business leaders to support the adoption of clean water practices. Advocacy, Agriculture, Capacity, Civic Engagement, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Outreach, Political Will, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $135,000 Through the Riverkeeper programs, protect the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and tributaries. Ensure the waters are protected and safe for our drinking water, river habitats, and public use & enjoyment. Advocacy, Agriculture, Keepers, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, Inc $10,000 The Healthy Harbor Initiative uses education, recreation, and restoration to engage Baltimore residents in the cleanup of the Harbor. Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Non-traditional Allies, Outreach, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
LEAD Maryland Foundation, Inc. $2,500 Sponsorship if the International Leadership Alumni Conference. This is the national meeting of the LEAD association, this year being held in Maryland. This program helps train next generation agricultural leaders about the needs and concerns of other perspectives and build bridges into those communities. Agriculture, Capacity, Diverse Partnerships, Non-traditional Allies, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts $5,000 The North East Regional meeting of the Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be held in Maryland in 2022. This grant is to sponsor the meeting to build professional training and networks in the soil and water conservation community. Agriculture, Capacity, Land Use, Nutrients, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States, Inc. $7,500 Support for Technology Needs Assessment with the goal to integrate multiple data management systems. Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Blue Water Baltimore, Inc. $8,303 Replacement and addition of technology hardware to allow staff to work safely and efficiently both at home and under new field work protocols. Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council $1,197 Funds to purchase hardware and software to make quality virtual CBLP Certification courses. Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Lancaster Conservancy $9,000 Implementation funds for VoIP phone system. Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Inc. $2,752 Upgrade of technology hardware and software. Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $2,602 Purchase of volunteer water quality monitoring equipment. Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Arundel Rivers Federation $85,000 Support the South, West and Rhode Riverkeeper program, in their work responding to citizen complaints of pollution, seeking enforcement of violations, and working with regulators on the implementation of environmental policy. Accountability, Advocacy, Keepers, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States, Inc. $95,000 Provide leadership, coalition-building and community engagement throughout the DC metro region, on their work promoting access to nature and sustainable land use. Advocacy, Stormwater, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay $60,000 Working with the City of Lancaster, PA on green infrastructure solutions, including engaging with residents and property owners on the implementation of practices. Land Use, Political Will, Pollution, Stormwater 2022 Chesapeake
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association $100,000 The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper advocates for compliance of existing environmental laws and improved policies based on science. They give a voice to the users to the waterways and to the Lower Susquehanna itself. Accountability, Advocacy, Keepers, Political Will, Pollution, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Pennsylvania Voice $30,000 PA Voice coordinates a partnership of more than 50 nonprofits that collectively work on increasing voter registration and turnout, and ensuring equitable representation during redistricting. Accountability, Advocacy, Capacity, Civic Engagement, Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Political Will 2022 Chesapeake
Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $80,000 Educate Virginia decision makers on conservation policy, and Virginian voters on the democratic process. Accountability, Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Political Will 2022 Chesapeake
Virginia Conservation Network $95,000 VCN coordinates its 150 Network Partners to effectively advance statewide policy and outreach efforts for the Commonwealth's environment. Advocacy, Outreach, Political Will, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley $20,000 The Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley ensures the Valley's rural character, scenic beauty, clean water, and vibrant communities are protected by informing and empowering community members and decision-makers. Advocacy, Agriculture, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use, Political Will, Pollution, Water Quality, WIP 2022 Chesapeake
Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $150,000 Educate, train, and support Marylanders to take action - including voting in statewide elections - to support equitable laws and policies for clean water, healthy air, and a resilient climate. Accountability, Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Outreach, Political Will, Pollution, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Clergy United for the Transformation of Sandtown $30,000 The Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative (EJJI) will teach journalistic principles, such as writing quickly and understanding scientific concepts, to high school students in Baltimore who have been surrounded by pollution and blight for much of their lives. They will learn to tell their own stories and be empowered to pursue careers that fight for EJ and equity in the Chesapeake Bay region. Communications, Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Outreach, Pollution, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay $45,000 To provide technical assistance to farmers to implement conservation. Much of this will be used to further engage corporate investment in conservation and sustainability issues. Agriculture, Baywide, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts $10,000 To provide support for creating a farmer conservation recognition award. The award program is through the Leopold Conservation Award program that recognizes outstanding producers who exemplify conservation. The award tells the story of conservation leadership in agriculture and inspires others to also become leading conservationists. Agriculture, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Outreach, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Sustainable Chesapeake $75,728 To build partnerships to advance water quality - particularly on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Lancaster, PA. Sustainable Chesapeake will provide council in particular on enhanced manure management, partnership building and fundraising opportunities to advance water quality. Advocacy, Agriculture, Capacity, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Outreach, Pollution, Water Quality 2022 Chesapeake
Bay Journal Media, Inc. $75,000 Bay Journal Media provides reporting on environmental issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay region. Communications, Outreach 2022 Chesapeake