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  • Prince George’s County Deserves Professionals, Not Negligence

    Prince George’s County Deserves Professionals, Not Negligence

    Angie McCarthy Avatar

    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… Read more


  • Stop the Data Center at Landover Mall

    Stop the Data Center at Landover Mall

    Angie McCarthy Avatar

    To do: Community Corner: What your neighbors are saying about the proposed Landover Data Center: Educational Resources Issue History Write Your County Councilmembers TODAY: Read more


  • Meet Our New Grassroots Engagement Coordinator

    Meet Our New Grassroots Engagement Coordinator

    Douglas McRae Avatar

    Say hello to Douglas, the new Grassroots Engagement Coordinator for the Conservation Team at Nature Forward! Read more


  • Rising Waters, Rising Urgency

    Rising Waters, Rising Urgency

    Jamoni Overby Avatar

    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… Read more


  • Empowering Environmental Leaders in Audubon Estates

    Empowering Environmental Leaders in Audubon Estates

    Renee Grebe Avatar

    View this page in: English | Español Congratulations to 17 Audubon Estates residents and nature champions who joined us for the Menos Basura, Más Vida (Less Trash, More Life) initiative (in Fairfax County, VA). In June 2025, these advocates completed their capstone project as the culmination of a 10-month, 18-class community-led litter reduction program. Nature… Read more


  • Sustainable Standards for RFK

    Sustainable Standards for RFK

    Jamoni Overby Avatar

    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… Read more