Alliance For The Bay

We’re hiring! The Alliance is seeking a Green Infrastructure Summer Intern to support work in central Maryland by conducting property assessments to develop recommendations for stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), as well as prospective sources of funding for those practices. The intern will also lead a planning effort to refurbish a rain garden in Annapolis. Learn more and apply! allianceforthebay.org/job/green-infr…

We’re hiring! The Alliance is seeking a Grants Management Specialist to serve a critical role on our administrative team concerning the maintenance of the organization’s active grants. Learn more and apply! allianceforthebay.org/job/grants-man…

10 Days Left: Submit your Watershed Forum Session Proposal The May 29 deadline is quickly approaching! We are officially seeking speakers for the 21st Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum (November 13-15, 2026). Whether you have a 60-minute case study, a 90-minute workshop, or an intensive 3-hour deep dive, we want to feature your "Practical Solutions for People and Planet." Submit your concept today. allianceforthebay.org/forum-request-…

We’re hiring! The Alliance is seeking a Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator to implement conservation practices with water quality, soil health, climate, and biodiversity impacts across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Learn more and apply! allianceforthebay.org/job/pennsylvan…

The river is calling! Join us May 16, 2–6 PM for the Anacostia River Festival featuring canoe rides, live music, local vendors, and fun for all ages. bridgepark.org/arf #DCRiverFest #DCBridgePark

NeighborSpace of Baltimore County is a non-profit in Towson, Maryland that enhances the livability of Baltimore County’s urban communities by protecting, restoring, and stewarding land for small parks, gardens, trails, and natural areas. Learn more about NeighborSpace and see the full video about this exciting partnership! allianceforthebay.org/2026/01/neighb…

We’re hiring! The Alliance is seeking a Capacity Building Projects Coordinator to lead college and recent graduate interns through an established curriculum, and help assess and advance workforce development opportunities for the Alliance. Learn more and apply! allianceforthebay.org/job/capacity-b…

The Edible Classroom partners with schools and communities to create and sustain learning gardens where children, families, and communities engage with nutritious food from seed to table. Learn more about the Edible Classroom and see the full video about this exciting partnership! allianceforthebay.org/2026/01/edible…

Your perspectives are part of the solution! We’ve been inspired by the early session ideas coming in, but we know that "Practical Solutions for People and Planet" looks different for everyone. Whether you’ve mastered a new restoration technique, found a way to bridge gaps, or have a "lesson learned" from a project, we want to hear from you. Why present at the 21st Annual Forum? •Influence the field: Share your expertise with 400+ practitioners across the watershed. •Build your network: Connect with leaders from NGOs, universities, and government agencies. •Refine your ideas: Gain fresh perspectives during your session that can help sharpen your future projects. View proposal guidelines and office hour support: allianceforthebay.org/forum-request-…

Give Local York kicks off NOW! For 55 years, the Alliance has served as the ‘backbone’ for regional collaboration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. With four strategically placed offices, our passionate team is positioned to solve downstream problems with upstream solutions. Through boots-on-the-ground solutions, technical assistance, and expertise, we prevent pollution where it begins – on the land – before it reaches our rivers and the Chesapeake. By making a gift to the Alliance during Give Local York, you make real change possible in our community! Visit our Give Local York Page and see what your gift can accomplish bit.ly/42KWWxn

Interested in signing up for a race that benefits the Alliance and our mission? Lace up your shoes and race at the mouth of the Patuxent River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay! runsignup.com/Race/Info/MD/S…

We are officially seeking speakers for our 21st annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum! Do you have research, a tool, or a success story that could empower your peers? We are looking for sessions that explore “Practical Solutions for People and Planet.” The deadline for session proposal submissions is Friday, May 29. Learn more about the Forum experience and see the full request for proposals. allianceforthebay.org/2026/04/share-…

The Alliance is seeking new Board Members in Washington, DC! Are you a DC resident with a heart for the environment and a knack for leadership? We want to hear from you! As a member, you’ll provide the strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and fundraising assistance necessary to help us reach our goals. Learn more allianceforthebay.org/2026/04/board-…

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and partners who helped us kick off our 24th season of Project Clean Stream! 24 volunteers from Washington, DC, Bowie, Maryland, and Richmond, VA helped us remove 630 pounds of trash from the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It’s not too late to get involved! Find a cleanup near you chesapeakenetwork.org/project-clean-…

From now until April 30th, when you visit your participating @GiantFood location in MD, VA, and DC, you can choose to round up your purchase to support our mission of restoring the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed! By rounding up, you can make a direct impact on the health of the Bay!

Thank you to all 772 people who have joined us for Wild & Scenic Film Festival so far, from three events across the watershed, to virtually! You still have one more day to get your virtual tickets to see nine incredible films that inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Get your tickets bit.ly/4cCbFiW

Thank you so much to Mikah Meyer for joining us at this year’s Wild & Scenic Festival! From Maryland, to DC, to Pennsylvania, Mikah spoke to festival-goers about Canyon Chorus, a film about friendship, joy, and being your true self in the outdoors. Get your virtual tickets to see Canyon Chorus, along with eight other incredible films bit.ly/4cCbFiW Show your support with a shirt, sticker, beanie, and more! mikahmeyer.com/adventurepride

Celebrate Earth Day early with an interactive workshop! Join the University of DC, and Matt Scott for “From Story to Superpower: Finding Your Place in the Climate Space.” The workshop is led by storyteller and changemaker Matt Scott, Director of Storytelling & Engagement at Project Drawdown. Connect your personal stories and passions to real-world climate solutions, and learn how to own your story and unleash your superpower! This event is centered around students, but open to all. Learn more from Matt Scott youtu.be/jl5HW_yZN0s?si… Register us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Wild & Scenic Film Festival isn't over yet! Our virtual festival is streaming now until April 23rd. Get your virtual tickets for just $5, and enjoy nine great films from the comfort of your home. bit.ly/4cCbFiW

🍄It’s morel season again! See some tips on how to find them, and what to do once you’ve secured this elusive delicacy. allianceforthebay.org/2025/05/morel-…