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March 2021 | Land Trust eNews
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Maryland Environmental Trust Spotlight |
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Land Trust Roundtable Resources Available Online
MET held its second virtual Land Trust Roundtable on March 9. This Roundtable formally introduced MET’s updated Model Deed of Easement; updated Cooperative Agreement and new Land Trust Toolbox. The Roundtable's presentation slides are now available online.
Land Trust Roundtables are held regularly as an opportunity for co-holders and conservation partners to come together to learn, discuss and exchange ideas about topics and challenges related to land conservation and stewardship. For more information about this and past events visit MET's Land Trust Roundtable webpage.
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2021 Maryland Land Conservation Conference
The Forever Maryland Foundation is excited to announce that this year's Land Conservation Conference and Summit will be held at the club level of Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen on July 13-14, 2021.
This venue allows for an indoor/outdoor experience. The club level (indoors) is airy and spacious and provides the ability to pipe speaker presentations outside. The theme is Preserving for a Purpose. For more information visit the event page and read the one page flyer.
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Virtual Lunch and Learn Saltmarsh Educational Program
On March 24 at 12:00pm Lower Shore Land Trust will be hosting a Lunch and Learn Saltmarsh Educational Program featuring David Curson, PhD, Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Learn why rising seas are impacting tidal marshes and the species that rely on them for survival. RSVP to this event by contacting Taylor Carty at tcarty@lowershorelandtrust. For more information visit the event page.
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Reflections on Medical Herbs and Healing
Baltimore Green Space's final Medical Gardens session is on March 24 from 6:00pm -7:30pm. Listen to a discussion on the benefits of medical herbs and healing. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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What’s Happening at Welzenbach Farm?
Join Harford Land Trust, the Harford County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, and Councilman Johnson for a virtual discussion about the future plans for the Welzenbach Farm property in Edgewood, Maryland. The virtual meeting will take place on March 25 from 6:00pm-7:3-pm and is open to all. There will be a presentation by the speakers and questions are welcome after. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Natural Solutions To Protect Our Communities
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy has been promoting its workshop series titled Solutions for a Changing Delmarva to help Delmarva residents learn about climate issues in their community. For those who missed the workshops or those who simply want to revisit the conversations — the workshops were recorded and are available online. For more information visit the event page.
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Adds 212 Acres to Pocomoke River State
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has completed its acquisition of 212 acres in Worcester County for an addition to Pocomoke River State Park. Read more.
Congressional Working Group to Explore Designating a Chesapeake National Recreation Area
The recreation area would be managed by the National Park Service, which proponents say would make additional resources available for conservation and recreation in the bay area. Read more.
Maryland Joins Cooperative Largemouth Bass Management for the Potomac River
Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have agreed to a cooperative management plan for Potomac River largemouth bass, one of the most popular sport fisheries in the mid-Atlantic region. Read more.
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Grants, Jobs and Other Opportunities |
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Technology and Records Manager
This is a position specific recruitment for the Dept. of Natural Resources, Maryland Environmental Trust. The main purpose of this position is to manage all MET records and easement data, assist staff with technology/office supplies, and work with DNR IT regarding technology or database/software. Learn more.
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Chaney Enterprises Foundation Fund
Grants are given in the communities that align with the company’s market footprint and within the following priority areas: Education and Workforce, Environment, Health and Arts and Culture. Grant Cycle 1 is open to nonprofits located and serving populations within within the Chaney Enterprises service area. Learn more.
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Request for Proposals
LTA seeks a contractor to develop resources for land trusts that would provide an overview of the major aspects of water quality protection and restoration work being done by land trusts; identify the ingredients for success and critical resources to help develop such projects. Proposals due by March 22, 2021. Learn more.
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Community Engagement Coordinator
ShoreRivers seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to manage volunteer programs and support engagement efforts to achieve our vision of healthy waterways on the Eastern Shore. Learn more.
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Director of Development
Chesapeake Bay Trust is looking for a Director of Development to lead all aspects of development and stewardship for our organization and to help ensure the health and vitality of the Bay for generations to come. Learn more.
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Recruitment Coordinator
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Recruitment Coordinator to be based at its Philip Merrill Environmental Center headquarters located in Annapolis, MD. Learn more.
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Online Learning and Workshops |
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Conservation During COVID
March 24 | Free
Join the Dept. of Natural Resources for their virtual Professional Development Workshops. For more or to register visit the event page.
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Preserving for a Purpose
Starting March 31 | Registration Fee
Join the Forever Maryland Foundation for their 2021 webinar series. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Gray to Green Communities: Addressing Affordable Housing and Sustainability
March 26 | Free
Dana Bourland, Vice President for the Environment at the JPB Foundation, shares her experience creating the first standard for green affordable housing that is designed to deliver measurable health, economic and environmental benefits. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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The New Age of American Infrastructure
April 1 | Free
The definition of “infrastructure” on the federal level is being debated, with some arguing it should include such things as hospitals, schools, renewable energy and transmission, broadband, and water treatment and delivery systems. Climate and equity issues are also intertwined with the discussion on infrastructure. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Technology Planning and Budgeting for Nonprofits
April 1 | Free
Melanie Meyer, Technology Adviser at Tech Impact will discuss: Alignment of your IT budget to the organization's strategy; Assessment of your current technologies; Prioritizing expenditures and Leveraging resources. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Defining Leadership and its Uses
June 17 | Free
Take a fresh look at board, staff, and volunteer leadership in the nonprofit environment. How can leadership be cultivated and sustained in a nonprofit organization? For more information or to register visit the event page.
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American Chestnut Restoration Course
Self-paced | Free
Once widely distributed and abundant in the eastern U.S., the American chestnut has been decimated over the past century by exotic pests. A new Forest Service course on the American chestnut introduces its basic ecology and silvics, historic significance, and demise. For more information visit the event page.
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New England Conservation Finance Roundtable Explores Innovative Solutions
Previously Recorded | Free
Highstead and The Conservation Finance Network convened leaders from NGOs, companies, and public agencies at the New England Conservation Finance Roundtable in February 2021. Watch the recordings.
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Your Backyard Can Help Clean the Potomac — Here's How 3 easy steps to transform your backyard into a river friendly garden. Read more.
New Online Tool Can Help You Take Control of Your Energy Habitats Have you ever wondered "How much electricity do I use on a hot day"? Or, "How much energy will I save if I unplug appliances I hardly use"? Read more.
A Feminist Climate Action Reading List... For Everyone Books, podcasts, newsletters, and more on saving the Potomac River and the planet. Read more.
Maryland Senate Passes Climate Act By Wide Margin Senators approved the Climate Solutions Now Act, which would commit the state to curtailing climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions 60% below 2006 levels by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. Read more.
Brood X Cicadas are About to Put on One of the Wildest Shows in Nature and D.C. is the Main Stage Brood X, one of the world’s largest swarms of giant fly-like bugs called cicadas, is ready to rise. Read more.
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Share Your News
If you would like to share relevant conservation news, success stories, announcements or events with Maryland's land trusts and conservation partners through this publication, please contact Michelle Grafton by the first of each month at michelle.grafton@maryland.gov.
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