Action for a greener, healthier Maryland

Victory for the Great American Outdoors

President Trump just signed the Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Safe for Swimming?

If it's safe to go to the beach, it should be safe to go swimming. But too often, it's not.

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

New legal brief outlines how America's historic places are at risk from climate change

Among its many flaws, the Trump administration's "Dirty Power Plan" fails to account for the devastation climate change will wreak on coastal historic sites.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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Nature for nature's sake

How Conservation Conversations reminded me of the awe-inspiring power of the natural world

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Victory for the Great American Outdoors

For what would become the nation’s most effective conservation and recreation law, it was an awkward beginning. 

News Release | Environment Maryland Research and Policy Center

Report: Are Maryland Beaches Safe for Swimming?

New report warns about contaminated water as Congress votes on funding to prevent pollution

News Release | Environment Maryland

Statement: U.S. House passes major public lands bill

The landmark Great American Outdoors Act now heads to the White House

News Release | Environment America

Statement: U.S. House passes major public lands bill

"With today’s passage of this bill, we’re one step away from putting a lock and key on funding that has always been intended for conservation projects -- yet consistently diverted to other purposes. We’re closer to adopting a new consciousness for today’s world, that our lives are made richer if surrounded by more nature, rather than more extracted resources."

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.