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Creek Chronicles: Dark Branch
What does a champion stream for aquatic macroinvertebrates look like? Those who visit Dark Branch can find out.
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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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Empowering Environmental Leaders in Audubon Estates
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…
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High Tech Debate
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Frederick Magazine
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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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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