Action Plan
Persistence, Patience and Bay Restoration
Posted by Walter Boynton.
Successful Bay restoration will need big and bold efforts. It may take years to see results.
Read MoreThe Bay of My Future
Posted by Fred Tutman
Being something of a science fiction fan, and admittedly a recovering “Trekkie” I am always intrigued by depictions in film and in literature of Utopian societies where humans have turned their attention away from sparring with one another and plundering the planet for cash and instead devote their lives to efforts to spreading peace, goodwill and humanitarian aid throughout the galaxy.
Read MoreA. 27 years, 6 months, 11 days
Posted by Howard Ernst
Q. How long has it been since we missed the Clean Water Act deadline for restoring the nation’s rivers and streams?
Read MoreOur Natural Heritage Sqaundered
Posted by Gerald Winegrad.
As we celebrate the Christmas season and anticipate the coming New Year with family and friends, my thoughts have turned inward. Now in my mid-60’s, I think deep thoughts of the way things used to be and how radically things have changed. Sadly, as I reflect on the Chesapeake Bay and its mighty rivers and its many streams, I see the results of the slow but ongoing degradation and poisoning of this natural legacy.
Read MoreEnvironmental Coalitions That Get Results
As environmentalists who care about our planet and our society we operate in an increasingly slippery environment in terms of gaining traction for our vision for clean water and strong communities. In tough economic times we are often seen not as champions of the public interest, but as adversaries of the economic system. I think we need a makeover of our tactics if we hope to make a real difference.
Read MoreWant to Know Why We Can’t Clean Up the Bay? Follow The Money
Restoration and advocacy are two different approaches to dealing with the persistent problems of dirty water. But these two polarities actually have very different implications as far as funding potential, tactics and effectiveness. Actually, there is a whole generation of Bay advocates who think education and advocacy are the same thing. Nothing could be further from reality.
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