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Today, women around the watershed are changing the trajectory of Chesapeake Bay conservation. As the fate of our rivers, streams, and our Bay hangs in the balance, women are rising to the challenge through compassion, courage, and collaboration. Women have been a driving force behind many conservation victories around the watershed. These dedicated champions fight […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2021 Contact David Reed, Co-Director, Chesapeake Legal Alliance (202) 253-5560, Kathy Phillips, Assateague COASTKEEPER, Assateague Coastal Trust, (443) 235-2014, Landmark Win for The Bay Court Orders Maryland to Stop Ammonia Pollution Flowing to the Chesapeake Bay In […]
The National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are partnering with the states of Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania to identify, map, and protect African American historical and cultural sites across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This $400,000 mapping project is called “Documenting Chesapeake Watershed Sites and Landscapes Important to African Americans,” and Chesapeake […]
We are thrilled to announce that Erin Mezgar has joined the CLA team as our very first Director of Philanthropy. A conservation fundraiser and outdoor enthusiast, Erin has extensive experience cultivating philanthropic support for environmental causes. Prior to joining CLA in 2021, Erin worked with National Park Trust and National Parks Conservation Association where she raised support […]
Clean Water Act Fundamentals Webinar October 26, 2020 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EST) Register below for this free online workshop hosted by Chesapeake Legal Alliance attorneys. Presenters: Angela Haren & Molly Brown Workshop details: Please join CLA Senior Attorneys Angela Haren and Molly Brown for an introductory overview of the Clean Water Act and […]
Clean Water Act Enforcement Workshop June 23, 2020 @ 1:30 PM (EST) The enforcement webinar CLA hosted in May was so popular, we are offering the same presentation again! Register below for this free online workshop hosted by Chesapeake Legal Alliance attorneys. Presenters: Angela Haren & Patrick DeArmey Workshop details: Learn how community members can use the […]
A true democracy relies on equal application of the law and the fair administration of justice. Systemic racism in this country, however, results in the inconsistent and unjust application of our nation’s laws to Black and Brown people. In the aftermath of the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Monika Diamond, and […]
Clean Water Act Enforcement Workshop May 28, 2020 @ 2:00 PM (EST) Register below for this free online workshop hosted by Chesapeake Legal Alliance attorneys. Presenters: Angela Haren & Patrick DeArmey Workshop details: Learn how community members can use the law to protect their local waterways. During the workshop, CLA attorneys will present an overview of the […]
CLA is excited to introduce the 2020 summer legal interns: Jameson Davis and Kassandra Knoff. Jameson and Kasandra will be joining the CLA team in June — albeit virtually — and they both look forward to assisting YOU throughout the summer. Jameson Davis Jameson C. Davis is completing his second year at Vermont Law School. […]
Shaping the Future of the EPA By Ridgway Hall Posted by the American College of Environmental Lawyers on January 29, 2020. Mr. Hall is the Vice-President of the CLA Board of Directors. “What should EPA and environmental protection look like in the future? A report issued by American University’s Center for Environmental Policy in December, […]