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Latino Conservation Week 2023 – Bilingual Forest Walk
On Saturday July 15th, we celebrated the 10th Latino Conservation Week by hosting a free bilingual forest bathing event in Prince George’s County. We had over 50 people from the Edmonston and Riverdale communities join for a family friendly day where participants were able to relax among the trees of Tanglewood Park, eat delicious snacks…
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DC Environment Budget Testimony
On April 6, 2023, Nature Forward submitted testimony on Washington, DC’s FY24 budget for the Department of Energy and Environment. We focused on the following key issues: Out of the many issues addressed across DC’s climate community, we were overall pleased with the finalized budget for the District in FY 2024. Results: Thank you so…
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Our Recipe for Conservation: How Nature Forward does advocacy
While too many cooks in the kitchen can spoil the broth, we need all the cooks we can find to help protect the environment. Broad engagement from area residents is key to making good environmental policy. “We have worked hard for the last few years to set future-oriented priorities for our conservation advocacy. (See our…
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Earth Day in Edmonston, MD
Nature Forward held a fabulous bilingual Earth Day event with the Town of Edmonston in April 2023.
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Maryland & Montgomery County Forest Wins
Montgomery County and the State of Maryland have both just passed legislations to update their forest conservation laws. Both are historic wins for Maryland’s forests, and both expand protections for forests, moving us closer to the golden goal of no net loss, meaning no more loss of forests. We highlight the main updates in each…
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Maryland General Assembly 2023 Wrap Up!
April 10th marked the end of the 2023 Maryland General Assembly. We are excited to report that ALL of Nature Forward’s MDG23 priority bills passed and are now waiting for the Governor’s approval! Thank you all for your support in sending letters, talking with legislators, and advocating for a healthier, safer, and climate resilient environment…
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Take Action: Don’t Let the Mayor Delay DC’s Climate Commitments
We are asking you to help NOW to persuade the Mayor and Council to implement the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) program as scheduled this year. Buildings are DC’s biggest contributor to climate-harming emissions and the Mayor’s FY24 budget proposes delaying this important program by 3 years!
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Advocating for a Beyond Gas DC
Beyond Gas Since 2020 Nature Forward works with DC Sierra Club, Interfaith Power and Light, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Washington Interfaith Network, and many other partners to help push the District to phase out methane (“natural”) gas for heating and cooking as soon as possible. We are attacking this problem on many fronts, from testifying…
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Cinder Bed Road Bikeway proposal and its impacts on Amberleigh HOA
Decisions are coming for the Amberleigh HOA regarding a vote on if permission should be given to Fairfax County to build a paved trail through a rare habitat on their HOA property. Learn more.
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One year in: What’s up with Fairfax County’s plastic bag fee?
One year after Fairfax County implemented a 5¢ per plastic bag fee, how is it going? Learn about how much money is being collected and how the revenue generated is being used.