Faces of Conservation

Did you know that freshwater aquatic species are at the top of the list of threatened and endangered species? Julie Zimmerman, a Conservancy river ecologist, tells us why a traditional land-buying approach won’t work to protect the Chesapeake Bay.

What's New

It's official: Asian oysters will NOT be introduced in the Chesapeake Bay, according to an April 6th decision applauded by The Nature Conservancy. 

Can We Have Our Bay – And Fish It, Too?
Nearly 20 million people are projected to live in the bay watershed by 2020. With this growing population, can we still conserve natural diversity in our nation’s largest estuary? The Conservancy believes we can.
 

 

Feature Story

The Conservancy and the Center for Conservation Biology have teamed up again to track the migratory routes of tagged whimbrels from the Delmarva Peninsula. Meet the birds and follow along on their journey!

News

Press Release, June 8, 2009 
Bolling Branch Stream Draws Gov Kaine's Praise: Stream Restoration a Personal Mission for Fauquier Landowner

From the Washington Post, June 14, 2009 
Restoration Of Stream In Fauquier Stirs Hope

Press Release, May 22, 2009:
Gov Kaine Announces Conservation of 4,188 Acres within Dragon Run Watershed, a Vital Tributary to the Chesapeake Bay