Nature Forward In The News
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Statement on MD Governor’s September 23rd Executive Order
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2026 Nature Forward Statement on Gov. Wes Moore’s Executive Order on Data Center Development Group praises EO as a good first step, but calls for a pause on data center development until the General Assembly enacts protections with teeth CHEVY CHASE, MD – Nature Forward issued the following statement today…
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Dickerson Data Center, Montgomery County, MD: Data Center Series, Pt. 5
Developer Atmosphere Data Centers seeks to build a 360 MW data center at the site of the retired Dickerson coal power plant. But what are the details of the project? And how do Montgomery County’s latest data center policies impact the project? The Proposed Project In 2026, Atmosphere Data Centers, a California-based data center developer,…
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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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Brightseat Tech Park, Prince George’s County, MD: Maryland Data Center Series, Pt. 4
A proposed data center at the Landover Mall site has led to community pushback and organizing for environmental justice and a ban on data center development in Prince George’s County.
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Advocacy Works: Reflecting on the FY27 DC Budget
Advocacy Works: Reflecting on the FY27 DC Budget This spring, Nature Forward joined residents, partners, and advocates from across the District to urge the DC Council to protect critical environmental and public health investments in the FY27 Budget Support Act. Through testimony, coalition advocacy, meetings with Councilmembers and staffers, and community engagement, we emphasized that…
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Building Community for Clean Water: Reflections from the 2026 Choose Clean Water Coalition Annual DC Workgroup Member Event
On April 23, 2026, Nature Forward welcomed members of the DC Workgroup of the Choose Clean Water Coalition (CCWC) for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and community building in “The Great Ward 8,” Southeast Washington, DC. Led by DC Conservation Advocate and DC Lead for CCWC, Jamoni Overby gathered nineteen advocates, practitioners, and partners…
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Quantum Frederick, Frederick County, MD: Maryland Data Center Series, Pt. 3
Quantum Frederick, a 2,100 acre “data center city,” is currently under construction only a few miles south of Frederick, MD. But what are the details of the project? And what implications does it have for Frederick’s environment and communities? The Proposed Project In 2021, data center developer Quantum Loophole and real estate company TPG Real Estate purchased the 2,100-acre former site of Alcoa Eastalco Works, a retired aluminum manufacturing…
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