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Rising Waters, Rising Urgency
In late July 2025, torrential weather swept across the I‑95 corridor, from Washington, D.C. to New Jersey. The storms dumped 2–6 inches of rain in under an hour, triggering flash floods across DMV neighborhoods including Bethesda, Parkside and Silver Spring. The devastation was immediate as residents took to social media to show vehicles stranded, basements…
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High Tech Debate
Some have raised concerns about noise, water usage and the significant amount of electricity data centers require, as much as a small city in many cases.
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Sustainable Standards for RFK
UPDATE: September 18, 2025 Yesterday, September 17th, DC Council made the final decision to approve the legislation for the Washington Commanders to return to the RFK site and develop a new stadium. This plan is providing $1 billion in taxpayer subsidies to the billionaires who own the team while they have ignored the environmental concerns…
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Put It Back: Restore Funding for Environmental Justice and Climate Programs in DC
Mayor Bowser’s proposed budget cuts District programs that protect our rivers, parks and people in Washington, DC. The nation’s capital faces another challenging budget season and is proposing major reductions to key programs overseen by Department of Energy and Environment’s (DOEE). This means we need your help to call on the Council to PUT BACK…
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Nature Forward Building Flood Wise Communities Impact
Washington D.C., due to its unique location of being surrounded by both the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, is a hotspot for floods. The last major riverine flooding occurred in 1996; the last major tidal flood occurred in 2003 with Hurricane Isabel. The last interior flood was in 2012 when Federal Triangle had to shut down…
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2025 DC Oversight & Performance Priorities
ACTION ITEMS: DC Council Oversight Hearing on DC Water DC Council Oversight Hearing on Department of Energy and the Environment Talking points DC Council Oversight Hearings Blog written by Nature Forward Volunteer, Bronte Nevins. Edited by Jamoni Overby & Denisse Guitarra The DC Council holds annual Oversight and Performance hearings. These hearings are an opportunity to…
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The Power of Partnerships
Working in Washington, DC where generations of my family have lived, worked, and served their community has been a full circle moment for me as Nature Forward’s DC Conservation Advocate. Identity, relationship to community, belief in justice and the desire to build communities of resilience is the superpower Nature Forward, and all our partners bring…
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If Maryland must do data centers, they should be done right
Reader commentary argues that if Maryland proceeds with data center development, it needs to ensure that such projects are responsibly planned and implemented with proper regulatory oversight.
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Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Proponents of boosting industry face critics seeking to block proposed transmission project
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Moore’s next climate target should be data centers
The state must establish clear, thoughtful regulations that balance economic development with protections for local communities, infrastructure, and the environment.