Our Work

The Chesapeake Conservancy works to advance numerous conservation programs, access initiatives and stewardship activities:

• Support the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake Trail
  Working in partnership with the National Park Service, the Chesapeake Conservancy seeks to expand access, facilitate tourism, and promote the responsible use of the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake Trail.

• Enhance Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails
  The Conservancy also works to enhance the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network through capacity-building, public outreach and advocacy while also helping the public access and enjoy the natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Chesapeake and its rivers.

• Advance the Treasured Landscape Initiative
  In partnership with public and private interests, the Chesapeake Conservancy is working to develop and implement a Chesapeake Bay Treasured Landscape Initiative, specifically urging leadership of the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior to create a Chesapeake Bay Treasured Landscape Fund to conserve lands of ecological, cultural and historic significance.

• Help the Public Join the Adventure
  The Conservancy also strives to educate the public on ways to explore and enjoy the Chesapeake, its lands and its rivers while also fostering partnerships and actions to advance policies and devote resources that expand conservation and promote public access.

Chesapeake Conservancy supports Governor’s parks, open space budget

The Chesapeake Conservancy commended Governor Martin O'Malley for his plan to fully fund...

Congress supports Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails

Joel Dunn, executive director of the Chesapeake Conservancy today commended U.S. Senators and...

Key committee okays Gateways Network

Joel Dunn praised the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for voting out of committee a...