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Final Push: Veto Override
Update as of 12/16: The General Assembly voted today to override the Governor’s Veto on the Data Center Study Bill! Thank you to the Senators and Representatives who voted today for transparency around data center development, and the hundreds of Marylanders who wrote and called demanding this override! Update as of 12/9: Governor Wes Moore has signed…
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Fairfax County’s Policy Plan & substation ZOA must be stronger
Tell our Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Strengthen Data Center Regulations! Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors will be making two important data-center-related decisions on Tuesday, December 9. They will be (1) deciding which updated Policy Plan language to approve and (2) holding a public hearing on updating the electrical substation zoning ordinance amendment. The…
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Creek Chronicles: Goshen Branch
How has the macroinvertebrate population at Goshen Branch fared over the past several years—and what lies ahead in the future?
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Prince George’s County Deserves Professionals, Not Negligence
On October 21, Dr. Moki was confirmed in a 8-2 vote to lead the Department of the Environment. We applaud Eric Olson (District 3) and Tom Dernoga (District 1) for their dissent. 300 emails were sent to the County Council, voicing your concerns on the confirmation of Dr. Moki. 45 residents signed up to use…
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Stop the Data Center at Landover Mall
To do: Community Corner: What your neighbors are saying about the proposed Landover Data Center: Educational Resources Issue History Write Your County Councilmembers TODAY:
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DC Home Rule At Risk: A Threat to the Environment
The District of Columbia has always lived in the shadow of federal power. Unlike states, DC lacks full autonomy over its own budget, policies, and representation. Now, with the National Guard deployed into the city, residents face yet another reminder that their rights and the principles of democracy are treated as optional when it comes…
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Meet Our New Grassroots Engagement Coordinator
Say hello to Douglas, the new Grassroots Engagement Coordinator for the Conservation Team at Nature Forward!
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Montgomery County Council Agenda Heating UP!
The Montgomery County Councilmembers saw the rising temperatures and said to themselves, “let’s set a record for how many individual pieces of legislation we can introduce so we can all stay inside.” And with that, we have some advocacy to do from the comfort of our homes and workplaces! Expedited Bill 19-25, Noise Control –…
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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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Help us retain critical FY26 funding for FxCo parks!
UPDATE JULY 2025: YOU HELPED US RETAIN SOME KEY PARK FUNDING! You spoke up and our decision makers restored some key funding. Thank you to everyone who wrote comment letters, talked to their supervisors, and testified at the budget public hearings in support of the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA). The FY26 budget cuts were…