A passionate advocate for the ocean, John Racanelli serves as CEO of the National Aquarium, where he immerses himself in pursuing the aquarium’s nonprofit mission to inspire conservation of the … Read more
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A Win for Offshore Wind in Maryland
What a way to end the week! On Friday afternoon, the Maryland Senate passed the Offshore Wind Energy Act by a vote of 30 to 15. This was the biggest … Read more
Momentum Growing for Maryland Offshore Wind
Yesterday, more than 80 Marylanders crowded into a standing-room only hearing for the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013. The House Economic Matters Committee hearing was the latest show of public … Read more
Celebrating the Clean Water Act as We Restore the Anacostia River
This is a guest post by Kellie Bolinder. Restoring the Anacostia River here means more than just clean water to the Earth Conservation Corps. The heavily polluted Anacostia River flows through … Read more
Video: Share the Love for Offshore Wind
On Valentine’s Day hundreds of advocates from across Maryland gathered in Annapolis to share the love for offshore wind. Appropriately-sited offshore wind will help Maryland achieve its renewable energy goals, reduce emissions, and … Read more
Gov. O’Malley’s Proposed Maryland Budget Makes the Case for Connecting Kids to Nature
My Terps are going through a rough patch, but there’s one area where Maryland has proven a great leader—its attention to kids’ outdoor activity and environmental literacy. Maryland Governor Martin … Read more
Top Reasons Why Your Family Will Love Visiting National Parks
I’m packing for our first-ever trip to Everglades National Park. It’s my kids’ winter break, and when we sat down as a family to figure out where we wanted … Read more
