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Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 31st Maryland Environmental Summit held in Annapolis. It was inspiring to see so many passionate individuals and organizations gathered together to promote and share progress, challenges, and opportunities for progress for people, the environment, and our local economy.   Insightful keynote speakers such as Meghan Conklin, Serena McILWAIN, Kevin Atticks, Josh Kurtz, Marc Korman, Brian Feldman, US Senator, Ben Cardin and many more environmental leaders were there to express their dedication and encouragement for sustainable change within our beautiful state. The biggest takeaways from the summit: - 🏞 🌱 Our stance should not be agriculture vs. the environment, Farmers in Maryland have always cared about the soil, the land, and water resources.  Let's work together and not against each other to address environmental challenges. - 📢 🤝 Change is dependent on us, let's do what we need to do to make a difference, and to use your voice and your vote to speak up! - 🎣 🍽 Do your part - Eat more catfish! Not only they are invasive to Maryland and destroying water ecosystems but, according to Ben Cardin, they are delicious as well! - 🐚 ✅ There is Hope! More Maryland juvenile oysters have been counted at key bars (sampling sites) this fall than in the past 39 years! Check it out- https://lnkd.in/eV-6u8un More stakeholders gave a brief breakdown of three key bills that are being presented to the Maryland General Assembly in the 2024 Regular Session: 💧 🔎 The Clean Water Justice Act - SB0653 💡 💲 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans - HB0864 🛥 🛶 🌊 The Whole Watershed Act. - SB0969   Thank you to the organizers and speakers for your insights into the landscape of environmental policy in Maryland!  #maryland #environmentaleducation #chesapeakebay #oysters #envrionmentalpolicy #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablecities #sustainabilitystrategy

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Learn the seven environmental factors that should be considered when cultivating a culture of development in North Carolina Turfgrass > https://lnkd.in/esH6Pv45

Check out this piece written by the Executive Director of TOGETHER Bay Area and member of our Management Board, Annie Burke, on why 30x30 gives her hope amidst the many environmental crises we face. https://lnkd.in/gv4xFDKU

Coming up from Drawdown Georgia, find out how scientists and environmentalists are working to protect Georgia's coast from rising seas, coastal flooding, and other impacts of #climatechange.

How do you move quickly enough to remain relevant? How do you balance what is ideal with what is possible? With so much opportunity, how do we move strategically? Answering these kinds of questions is one of the primary goals of the Justice 40 Opportunity Navigator. Register today for one of three upcoming Ignite Environmental Justice Workshops to learn more about how RiverWise and New Sun Rising are working to help communities take maximum advantage of opportunities connected to the Justice 40 Initiative.

National Association of Wetland Managers Membership Monday. They are a Go-To non-profit organization to join to keep up with the latest state wetland policies, management, and protection nationwide. Student membership rates are a steal of a deal! Check them out if you want to learn more! #wetlands #NAWM #wetlandmanagement #wetlandregulation #wetlandpolicy

Check out our latest blog, which provides information about #environmentaljustice concerns in and around Brunswisk, Georgia: https://bit.ly/3PH2Iu7