At Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA), we apply the power of the law to protect and restore clean water and promote healthy, resilient ecosystems for communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
A free, first-of-its-kind program to resolve Chesapeake environmental disputes efficiently—helping communities reach agreements faster through collaborative dialogue.
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Join CLA's litigation team: we’re seeking a motivated attorney to support impactful environmental litigation and advocacy protecting clean water and communities across the Chesapeake Bay region. Apply today!
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CLA attorneys, alongside our network of volunteer attorneys, manage nearly 100 legal projects annually.
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We protect thousands of rivers and streams, and acres of green spaces needed for clean air and clean water.
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We work in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout the Bay’s 64,000-square-mile watershed.
