Longtime Trust Board Member and State Senator Arthur Dorman Passes
On February 17, the Honorable Arthur Dorman, who served 38 years in the Maryland State House, died at his home in Charlottesville at the age of 85. Arthur Dorman was a founding member of the Chesapeake Bay Trust's Board of Trustees, serving for 18 years as a dedicated supporter of Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection. In 2004, the Trust created the Honorable Arthur Dorman scholarship program in his honor. You can read his full obituary here and per his family's request, can make a donation in his honor to support the Trust's educational scholarship fund.
Watershed Assistance Grant Program Now Open - Deadline: March 9, 2012
The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources welcome requests for its Watershed Assistance Grant Program for technical planning and design assistance associated with protection and restoration programs and projects that lead to improved water quality in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the Maryland Coastal Bays.
Chesapeake Bay Green Street-Green Jobs Grant Program Open -- Deadline: March 9, 2012
The Watershed Assistance Grant Program, supported by funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and with funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (Trust) welcomes requests for urban green infrastructure assistance associated with watershed restoration projects that lead to improved local and Bay water quality in the Maryland, DE, PA, Washington D.C., and Virginia portions of the Chesapeake Bay. To register for a live webcast on February 15 at 1:00 pm on the G3 initative and academy, click here.
Pioneer Grant Program Now Open - Deadline: March 16, 2012
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is now accepting applications for its Pioneer Grant Program. The Pioneer Grant Program is designed to accelerate the rate of nutrient and sediment load reduction in the Chesapeake Bay by focusing on new techniques, information and programs.
Mini Grant Program for Outreach and Community Engagement Requests Open and Rolling
The Trust is accepting applications for the Outreach and Community Engagement track of the Mini Grant program on a rolling basis until funds are fully expended. Applications must be received at least 6 weeks prior to your project start date. For more information visit the Mini Grant webpage.
White House Honors Dr. Jana Davis as Champion of Change
The Trust is proud to announce that Dr. Jana Davis is being honored at the White House as a Champion of Change, for her work to promote innovation through the Trust’s portfolio of grant programs. In 2009, the Chesapeake Bay Trust was awarded $3 million in federal recovery act funding from the Maryland Department of the Environment in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to install “green infrastructure” projects in seven Maryland communities. Dr. Davis is being honored for her management of these efforts, and their contribution to improve America’s infrastructure. Click here to read the full press release.
Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns Grants Available to Improve Chesapeake Bay Water Quality, Cities, and Towns
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the state of Maryland unveiled an expanded Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns grant initiative to help cities and towns in the Chesapeake Bay watershed accelerate greening efforts that improve watershed protection, community livability, and economic vitality. Building on the success of the initial round of grants, this public-private partnership will award more than $400,000 in 2012, double the funding from 2011. To learn more, read the full press release. To register for a live webcast on February 15 at 1:00 pm on the G3 initative and academy, click here.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust Announces 2012 Award Winners
The Chesapeake Bay Trust honored the 2012 Annual Award winners on January 26, 2012 in the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis. The Trust was joined by our partners and Maryland state legislators to celebrate the great work accomplished by our Student of the Year, Solon Snider, Honorable Arthur Dorman Scholarship winner, Natalie Oliver, Teacher of the Year, Erol Miller, and our Ellen Fraites Wagner Award winner Robert Gallagher. The Trust also awarded the C.A.R.E. Community Association with the Melanie Teems Award for an outstanding grant project, and honored Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller for his leadership and dedication to the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort. To learn more about our awardees, please read our press release and click here to view pictures from the event.
Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program Seeks Host Organization Applications - Deadline: March 16, 2012
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is proud to announce its third year of the Chesapeake Conservation Corps initiative, a program that provides service-learning opportunities and green job training for young people through environmental and energy conservation projects. This initiative pairs young adults with watershed organizations that provide hands-on environmental, leadership and technical training opportunities. To find out more about the Corps and how to apply to be a host organization, click here.
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