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Menhaden Update

November 17, 2026

State Climate Superfund Laws

October 29, 2026

Join Dan Milovic, CLA Law Clerk, who will present on how a legislative Climate Superfund could provide a targeted state-level response. Modeled on laws enacted in Vermont and New York, a Climate Superfund could require major fossil fuel producers and refiners to contribute toward the costs of climate adaptation based on their historic emissions. The presentation will explore what such legislation could accomplish for Maryland and the broader Bay region, and why this limited, legislative approach may offer a practical way to help communities address the costs of climate change.

Ridgley's Reserve: A Story of Clean Water Enforcement

September 29, 2026

Join Chesapeake Legal Alliance Senior Attorney and Director of the Environmental Action Center Evan Isaacson, and Litigation Manager of the Environmental Action Center Patrick DeArmey, will discuss the Ridgely's Reserve case, what happened, what the case means for the health of the Gunpowder River and the Chesapeake Bay, and the lessons it offers for preventing and addressing construction pollution across the watershed. Theaux Le Gardeur, the Gunpowder Riverkeeper and client during the case, will also share insight into his experience and perspective throughout the legal process and its impacts on the Gunpowder River.

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Water Cooler Chats

September 26, 2025

Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 5, Dec 12

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Summer Film Night with Patagonia

August 21, 2025

🎬 Join CLA this Thursday, Aug 21, for our annual film night with Patagonia Baltimore! We’ll be watching a film featuring tribal voices on land and water stewardship, represented by the Indigenous Conservation Council (ICC) and Executive Director Melissa Ann Ehrenreich.

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CLA is Celebrating 15 Years of Environmental Advocacy!

September 12, 2024

Celebrate a milestone with us as the Chesapeake Legal Alliance marks 15 years of dedicated service and advocacy.