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Vote for Nature Forward’s 2026 Maryland General Assembly Priorities
Maryland has been victim to the political and fiscal upheaval occurring as a result of the federal government, and that disruption means that the Maryland General Assembly is up for…
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2026 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Priorities
2026 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Priorities (Updated as of 4/8/26 @ 11:47amSee updates post-General Assembly here: https://natureforward.org/2026-va-ga-wrap-up/ . . . This year’s Virginia General Assembly (a time when legislators get…
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Meet Atia, Our Maryland Data Center Intern!
Hey y’all, my name is Atia Bailey! I will be joining Nature Forward this year as a Maryland Data Center Intern and I am so excited to contribute to the…
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Creek Chronicles: Pinehurst Branch
A group of water quality monitors has been monitoring this stream in Rock Creek Park for three decades–even in the winter.
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Meet Our Maryland Data Center Intern, Calvin
Hello Nature Forward! My name is Calvin Chrisfield (he/him), and I am excited to be one of Nature Forward’s new Data Center Interns! Over the next year, I will be supporting…
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Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly will be different
A lot has happened since the November 2025 state elections! Virginia’s General Assembly will be a bit different this year. Here’s a quick lay of the land: What else will…
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Show Disregard for Residents with Vote on Electrical Substations
For Immediate Release – December 11, 2025 For more information contact Lisa Goodnight at [email protected] or 301-450-1478, or Nature Forward Communications Director [email protected] 301-450-1458 Chevy Chase, MD – In a…
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Lighting the Way to a Safer DC: Shine Safely Act of 2025
Washington, DC is taking an important step toward a healthier, more sustainable future, and your voice can help make it happen. The Shine Safely Act of 2025, introduced by Councilmember…
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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…
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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…