chesapeake bay trust

The Chesapeake Bay Trust (Trust) has a mission to promote the public awareness and participation of all Marylanders in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay through its grant making. In order to achieve its mission and fully perform as an organization, the Trust commits to:

Fostering the inclusion of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, age, gender, race, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, physical abilities, sexual orientation, military, citizenship, and socioeconomic status in all of the endeavors of the Trust.

Expanding the dialogue between the minority and the environmental communities that lead to new collaborations and advance the solutions to environmental issues relevant to communities of color.

Partnering with grantees, donors, vendors, and others who also recognize the importance of increasing diversity in effort to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed and seek new ways to promote inclusion.

Learning and sharing best practices that increase the inclusion of all Marylanders in the ongoing effort to restore and protect the health of the streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay and life beneath her waters.