First, some good news. The Chesapeake Bay’s health is improving. Thirty years of effort is paying off with the clean-up showing signs of success. A recent report by the Environmental Protection Agency’s … Read more
Hilary Harp Falk’s Archive
Growing Greener: The Wonder of Wild Places
A rainy weekend in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands is an investment in the next generation Each fall, my family and I go exploring and camping with our close friends. This year, with … Read more
Top Six Reasons to Invest in the Delaware River Basin
The Delaware River is a rich part of our natural world and a national treasure. Investing in restoration and protection of the river is important for many reasons. Counting down, … Read more
Healthier Waters for the Chesapeake Blue Crab
Good news for Chesapeake blue crab habitat! A recent court decision supports the historic plan to clean-up the Chesapeake Bay and protect wildlife. Recently, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals … Read more
Where is Everyone? Growing the Next Generation Outdoors
The drumbeat of news about kids in nature is bad – childhood has largely moved inside, screen time use is at an all-time high (and has real consequences), unstructured playtime … Read more
Celebrating Women in Conservation: Cindy Dunn
In recognition of Women’s History Month, National Wildlife Federation is celebrating Women in Conservation. The state of Pennsylvania has a great tradition of women in conservation including the founder of … Read more
Support Clean Water for Maryland’s Wildlife
Whether you are interested in Maryland’s wildlife because you love the sight of a bald eagle against the winter sky or because picking blue crabs is the best way to … Read more
Chesapeake Bay Wins Big
It’s not often we win big in the Chesapeake region, but we did last week. Federal Judge Sylvia Rambo ruled in favor of the Environmental Protection Agency, keeping the pollution … Read more
Baltimore: My Hometown and Now a City for the Birds
I grew up in Baltimore and still love all the special things about it: neighborhood pride, crab cakes, and the Inner Harbor. There is even more to be proud of in … Read more
Celebrating Earth Day in the Middle of the Chesapeake Bay
It’s been twenty five years since I started making the ferry trip from Crisfield, Maryland over to Smith Island – a small fishing community in the middle of the Chesapeake … Read more