Past Grants

The Chester River Association

For partial funding of the position of a riverkeeper to monitor activity on the Chester River, so as to protect water quality and biodiversity from degradation. As changes in land use impact the watershed, the riverkeeper is expected to maintain a presence at local planning boards and keep the public informed about best conservation practices.

Herring Run Watershed Association

For operating funds during a leadership transition, to ensure active stewardship in the watershed.

Maryland Environment Trust

In support of an initiative to secure donated voluntary easements as an alternative strategy to land acquisition.

Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation

For continued funding of the Preventable Poisons Project, an initiative to reduce mercury and dioxin pollution from medical waste incinerators in Maryland.

Scenic Maryland, Inc.

Continued support for statewide scenic conservation efforts. The objectives of the program are to educate citizens about scenic conservation, serve as a local watchdog on billboard measures, and work in partnership with other conservation organizations to protect Maryland’s scenic beauty.