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Seneca Valley Trout Unlimited

SVTU supports the national vision through a combination of conservation, education, and community engagement efforts. Our chapter contributes both financial support and volunteer hours to restoration activities on Beaver Creek in Washington County. Volunteers also assist with maintenance projects on Little Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, brook trout streams in southern Catoctin (Frederick County), and warm water systems such as Great Seneca Creek and sections of the Potomac River. In addition to conservation work, SVTU promotes education and outreach by hosting youth fly-tying and fishing programs, adult fly-tying sessions, and supporting Project Healing Waters events in partnership with other organizations. We also foster a strong community through social gatherings and introductory programs like Fly Fishing 101 for members and guests.

Website:

https://senecavalleytu.org/

Contact:

Noel Gollehon

Offerings:

Environmental Education Stream and Habitat Restoration Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership

The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership (MBCP) connects birds, habitats, and people to create conditions for birds to flourish in Maryland. MBCP partners with other leading wildlife conservation organizations to implement bird conservation programs. Through Bird City Maryland, MBCP recognizes and encourages communities that implement sound bird conservation practices. Through its Farmland Raptor Program, MBCP works with landowners to install and monitor nest boxes for barn owls and American kestrels. MBCP engages volunteers to collect data on the status of birds across the state of Maryland, and then we analyze and publish that data to help the conservation community make sound decisions about next steps in bird conservation. MBCP brings people together to give birds more opportunities to thrive in Maryland.

Website:

https://marylandbirds.org/

Contact:

Gabriel Foley

Offerings:

Environmental Education Stream and Habitat Restoration Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning

The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning is responsible for establishing and implementing short and long term land use planning goals that help maintain a balanced and diversified land base for our community. Some of the activities carried out by the department are continual analysis and maintenance of land use and infrastructure planning documents such as the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Forest Conservation Ordinance; contains GIS Mapping Support and Data Services; and administers several Federal, State, and local Land Preservation programs. In addition, the Department serves as support staff for the Planning Commission.

Address:

747 Northern Ave Hagerstown, Maryland 21742

Phone:

240-313-2430

Website:

https://www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/

Contact:

Chris Boggs

Offerings:

Agriculture Conservation Easements Land Use Planning

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

At the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, our mission is to save the Bay and its waterways by educating, uniting, and inspiring people to take action. Since our founding in 1966 as a private, citizen-based organization with the motto Save the Bay™, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has grown from just a few staff and members to a major regional force advocating for clean water, environmental education, and Bay restoration.

Address:

6 Herndon Ave Annapolis, Maryland 21403

Phone:

410-268-8816

Website:

https://www.cbf.org/

Contact:

Rob Schnabel

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Outings and Outdoor Programs Stream and Habitat Restoration Tree Plantings & Forestry Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

Beaver Creek Watershed Association

The Beaver Creek Watershed Association, Inc. (BCWA) was founded by concerned neighbors and local fly fishermen with an objective to scientifically restore, protect, and preserve the water quality of the Beaver Creek Watershed. The BCWA envisions a healthy stream environment capable of supporting a self-sustaining trout population and a “Greenway Corridor” for wildlife—all of which will provide a recreational resource.

Address:

P.O. Box 207 Funkstown, Maryland 21734

Website:

https://www.beavercreekwatershedassociation-md.org/

Contact:

Doug Hutzel

Offerings:

Environmental Education Stream and Habitat Restoration Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

Washington County Department of Stormwater & Watershed Services

Washington County lies within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requires the use of effective management of stormwater pollution. Stormwater & Watershed services are committed to supporting and strengthening individual and community self-reliance and responsibility through promoting education, economic development opportunities, public health, safety, and welfare in order to protect the environment and cultural resources we share.

Address:

16232 Elliott Parkway Williamsport, Maryland 21795

Website:

https://www.washco-md.net/environmental-management/watersheds/

Contact:

Alex Reed

Offerings:

Environmental Education Stream and Habitat Restoration Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

The Reed Center

The REED Center is a Maryland-based nonprofit that seeks to repair the holistic connection of humans and their environment through research, engaging communities in farm programming, developing self-perpetuating ecosystems, and designing natural landscapes on residential and commercial scales.

Address:

1932 Mountain Church Road Middletown, Maryland 21769

Website:

https://thereedcenter.org/

Contact:

Ben Friton

Offerings:

Agriculture Environmental Education Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Western Maryland Resource Conservation Development Council

The Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Council’s (WMRC&D) mission is to build and sustain resource conservation programs which raise the quality of social, economic, and environmental development in our region. The WMRC&D Council was incorporated in 1993 to represent Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties in Maryland. The Council is locally driven by representatives from the counties’ Board of Commissioners, Soil Conservation Districts, municipalities, grassroots organizations, and interested members at large. With over thirty years as an established council, the WMRC&D will continue to serve the residents of the five-county area and beyond in assisting them with addressing their economic, social and environmental concerns.

Address:

1260 Maryland Avenue, Suite 103 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Phone:

301-671-1800

Website:

https://wmrcd.org/

Contact:

Amanda Kirby

Offerings:

Conservation Easements Environmental Education History and Historic Preservation Stream and Habitat Restoration Tree Plantings & Forestry Water Quality

Potomac Riverkeeper Network

Potomac Riverkeeper Network's mission is to protect the right to clean water for all communities and all those who live in and rely upon the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds by stopping pollution, making drinking water safe, protecting healthy river habitats, and enhancing use and enjoyment for all. They hold clean-ups, lobby lawmakers/regulators, and hold public events celebrating their successes or calling the public to action.

Address:

3070 M Street NW Washington, Washington D.C. 20007

Phone:

(202) 888-2037

Website:

https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/

Contact:

Brent Walls

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Policy (State, Federal, Local) Stream and Habitat Restoration Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

Mobilize Frederick

Mobilize Frederick was established by many members of the Workgroup to implement the report’s proposed solutions. Our first-year efforts paid off. Frederick County has allocated $3.7 million to start an Office of Climate and Energy and to expand existing programs, such as home weatherization, solar installations, and fleet electrification. The City of Frederick has also increased its budget for climate-related programs and funded a study of a “Green Bank” to finance cleaner technologies for low-income households, farms, and small businesses. Governments alone cannot achieve the goal. There must also be community-wide collaboration.

Website:

https://www.mobilizefrederick.org/

Contact:

Kylie Baker

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Tree Plantings & Forestry Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Washington County Soil Conservation District

The Washington County Soil Conservation District's mission is to provide effective leadership in addressing the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources, through delivery of programs focusing on education, information, financial incentives, and technical assistance to landowners and land users of Washington County.

Address:

1260 Maryland Avenue, Suite 101 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Phone:

(301) 797-6821

Website:

https://www.conservationplace.com/

Contact:

Dee Price

Offerings:

Agriculture Environmental Education Land Use Planning Stream and Habitat Restoration Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

Frederick County Division of Energy and Environment

DEE's mission is to empower Frederick County with resilient, equitable solutions to environmental challenges. The Division of Energy and Environment partners with our community to mitigate climate risks, enhance watershed quality, modernize energy systems, and ensure that sustainability is for everyone. The Department of Stormwater provides ecologically responsible management of the County's portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Structured by Maryland's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, this work includes water quality monitoring, watershed restoration, pollutant reduction, and stormwater infrastructure enhancement.

Address:

30 North Market Street Frederick, Maryland 21701

Website:

https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/8496/Energy-and-Environment

Contact:

Linda Williamson

Offerings:

Policy (State, Federal, Local) Stream and Habitat Restoration Tree Plantings & Forestry Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Chesapeake Conservancy

Chesapeake Conservancy is the only watershed-wide organization focused on both land conservation and stream restoration to achieve a healthier Chesapeake Bay. We’re creating, using, and sharing the latest groundbreaking data and technology, including artificial intelligence, to determine where to focus conservation efforts to have the greatest impact with the most efficient use of resources.

Address:

1212 West Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Website:

https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/

Contact:

Carly Dean

Offerings:

Environmental Education Land Use Planning Stream and Habitat Restoration

Forever Maryland

Forever Maryland promotes and supports the land and water conservation community, through education, advocacy, and outreach, to permanently protect working landscapes and healthy ecosystems for all.

Address:

2331 Rock Spring Road Forest Hill, Maryland 21050

Website:

https://forevermaryland.org

Contact:

Wendy Stringfellow

Offerings:

Environmental Education Policy (State, Federal, Local) Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Stream-Link Education

MISSION: The mission of Stream-Link Education is to connect community to conservation through educational and meaningful volunteer tree-planting experiences to instill stewardship values and improve the health of our rivers and streams. WHAT WE DO - Plant native trees along streams in an area called a riparian zone. - Organize and host volunteer tree-planting events that are suitable for all ages. - Educate community members about the importance of planting trees and the connection to water quality. - Conduct 3 years of maintenance to all of our sites.

Address:

PO Box 340 Walkerville, Maryland 21793

Website:

https://www.streamlinkeducation.org

Contact:

Simon Arendt

Offerings:

Environmental Education Tree Plantings & Forestry Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Maryland Forest Service

The Maryland Forest Service restores, manages, and protects Maryland’s trees, forests, and forested ecosystems to sustain our natural resources and connect people to the land. To accomplish this, we work with private, public, and non-profit landowners to assist with forest stewardship planning, tree planting, invasive species management, and a host of other services.

Address:

Tawes State Office Building E-1, 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Website:

https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/default.aspx

Contact:

Robert Schwartz

Offerings:

Climate Change Stream and Habitat Restoration Tree Plantings & Forestry Water Quality

Antietam-Conococheague Watershed Alliance (ACWA)

ACWA is a volunteer-based group, passionate about connecting people to their waterways through recreation, education, and conservation. Since 2006, ACWA has worked in partnership with local governments, State of Maryland, non-profits, and others to organize trash cleanups, plant trees, monitor water quality, and offer environmental education opportunities throughout Washington County. Through these collaborative projects ACWA has facilitated numerous urban tree plantings, creek cleanups, and public meetings to showcase the importance of improving our local lands and waters.

Website:

https://www.acwamaryland.org/

Contact:

Susan Simonson

Offerings:

Environmental Education Outings and Outdoor Programs Stream and Habitat Restoration Tree Plantings & Forestry Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

SilvoCulture Inc

SilvoCulture's goal is to help plant one million nut trees. Started in 2019 as a response to a world of rapidly changing climates and vulnerable economies, we promote activities that provide stable ecologies and financial security for future generations. Tree crops, especially nuts, can be a stable backbone for building perennial economies, soil health, clean water, habitats, dependable employment, and niche market opportunities. To do this, we partner with property owners seeking a long-term investment, farmers seeking access to land, investors seeking new economic growth opportunities, orcharding systems, mixed timber investors, perennial food markets and product development, and value-added real estate planners. We have specific programs to 1) support nut tree establishment, maintenance, and harvesting, and 2) set up infrastructure such as nurseries and cooperatives for processing and marketing nut tree products.

Address:

10017 Baltimore National Pike Myersville, Maryland 21773

Website:

https://silvoculture.org

Contact:

Lisa Baird

Offerings:

Agriculture Tree Plantings & Forestry

Climate Change Working Group of Frederick County

The Climate Change Working Group of Frederick County was founded in 2016, to bring together community volunteers to share knowledge, research climate change issues, and develop recommendations to address climate change at the local level through policy development, education and advocacy. We work on multiple topics related to climate change, including energy, water, health, transportation, ecosystem preservation, and the economy. We advocate for the recommendations we propose, and welcome alliance and cooperative work with others seeking similar goals. Our meetings are open to all; click on the weblink to the Envision Frederick County website for the current meeting schedule.

Website:

https://envisionfrederickcounty.org/climate-change-working-group/schedule/

Contact:

Karen Russell

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.

Address:

799 Washington Street, PO Box 807 Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425

Website:

https://appalachiantrail.org/

Offerings:

Land Use Planning Open to the Public Outings and Outdoor Programs Policy (State, Federal, Local) Trail Planning and Development Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

C&O Canal Trust, Inc.

Founded in 2007, the C&O Canal Trust is the official non-profit partner of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Our mission is to work in partnership with the National Park Service to protect, restore, and promote the C&O Canal. The Trust engages communities and individuals to realize the Park’s historical, natural, and recreational potential. Our Mission Statement: The C&O Canal Trust, as the official non-profit partner of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, works in partnership with the National Park Service and local communities to raise funds to preserve the Park for future generations and to broaden support through programs that highlight the Park’s historical, natural, and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities.

Address:

142 W. Potomac St. Williamsport, Maryland 21795

Website:

Http://www.canaltrust.org

Contact:

Moira Kaluzienski

Offerings:

History and Historic Preservation Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Catoctin Land Trust

Catoctin Land Trust works to save land and protect water in Washington and Frederick counties — the Heart of Maryland. As a land trust, CLT helps landowners navigate conservation options for their land, and connects with the programs and partners that help them preserve their land in perpetuity. We also help connect landowners with conservation practices that restore watersheds and protect drinking water supplies. Catoctin Land Trust is the host partner of the Heart of Maryland Conservation Alliance, a network of partners collaborating to preserve land and restore watersheds.

Address:

PO Box 117 Braddock Heights, Maryland 21714

Website:

https://catoctinlandtrust.org

Contact:

David Lillard

Offerings:

Conservation Easements Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local) Trail Planning and Development Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

Central Maryland Heritage League

Founded in 1989, the Central Maryland Heritage League is a nonprofit organization created to promote the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of the Middletown Valley. C MHL advocates, encourages, and enhances public awareness of this heritage through the conservation, interpretation, preservation and stewardship of the resources contributing to the South Mountain State Battlefield and its surrounds — including Wise's Field, historic Dahlgren Chapel, and the Dahlgren family involvement in the events relating to the Civil War in Maryland. While the South Mountain State Battlefield is one of our prime initiatives, we have acquired Dahlgren Chapel, the private family chapel of Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren, built in 1881 atop South Mountain. We are the stewards of Dr. Austin A. Lamar's Surgical Suite and Medical Museum, located in downtown historical Middletown, Maryland. We also hold easements on several properties.

Address:

PO Box 721 Middletown, Maryland 21769

Website:

https://cmhl.org/

Contact:

Kirk Denton

Offerings:

Civil War History and Historic Preservation Open to the Public Outings and Outdoor Programs Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Clean Water Action

Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table. Our mission is to protect our environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems.

Address:

1120 N Charles St, Suite 415 Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Website:

https://www.cleanwater.org/md

Contact:

Jennifer Kunze

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local) Water Quality

Envision Frederick County

Advancing a Sustainable, Resilient Community through Civic Engagement ENVISION FREDERICK COUNTY is a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded on the principle that informed public discourse and active engagement of individuals and groups in our civic life are essential to our mutual well-being and prosperity. Founded by committed community advocates with a record of service to our community, Envision Frederick County will engage the community in discussion, education, and action within four strategic imperatives.

Website:

Https://www.envisionfrederickcounty.org

Contact:

Linda Norris-Waldt

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local) Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Frederick County Agricultural Preservation Office

The Agricultural Land Preservation office administers a variety of local, state, and federal land preservation programs focused on protecting agricultural lands. The preservation programs offered through Frederick County, the State of Maryland, and the federal government, provide many opportunities to the farmers of Frederick County to protect the future of their farmlands and promote natural resource industries.

Address:

30 N. Market Street, 3rd Floor Frederick, Maryland 21701

Website:

https://frederickcountymd.gov/7980/Agricultural-Preservation

Contact:

Shannon O'Neil

Offerings:

Agriculture Conservation Easements Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local)

Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area

The mission of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is to promote the stewardship of our historic, cultural, and natural Civil War resources; encourage superior visitor experiences; and stimulate tourism, economic prosperity, and educational development, thereby improving the quality of life in our community for the benefit of both residents and visitors.

Address:

22 S. Market St. Suite 215 Frederick, Maryland 21701

Website:

https://www.heartofthecivilwar.org/

Contact:

Emily Huebner

Offerings:

Civil War History and Historic Preservation

Lands Trails and Parks LLC

Lands Trails and Parks provides a full suite of consulting services to land trusts, trail organizations, parks, forests, wildlife areas, and other conservation organizations and agencies.

Address:

35411 Poor House Road Round Hill, Virginia 20141

Contact:

Don Owen

Offerings:

Conservation Easements Land Use Planning Stream and Habitat Restoration Trail Planning and Development

Maryland Environmental Trust

Maryland Environmental Trust works with landowners, local communities, and non-profit land trusts to conserve and maintain Maryland's natural, agricultural, scenic, and cultural resources as a legacy for future generations. We see to inspire the public to take responsibility for the care of these natural resources that sustain all Marylanders.

Address:

100 Community Place, Third Floor Crownsville, Maryland 21032

Website:

https://dnr.maryland.gov/met/Pages/default.aspx

Contact:

John Turgeon

Offerings:

Agriculture Conservation Easements Policy (State, Federal, Local) Tree Plantings & Forestry Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust

The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust protects wildlife by permanently preserving habitat and providing humane stewardship.

Address:

700 Professional Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 21784

Website:

http://www.wildlifelandtrust.org

Contact:

Jim Reed

Offerings:

Conservation Easements Environmental Education Policy (State, Federal, Local) Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Preserve the Middletown Valley

The farms, forests, streams, Civil War sites and heritage of The Middletown Valley and Catoctin Watershed are critically important and under constant pressure to be developed. Our mission is to preserve them before before it's too late. We also are working to create a trail system across and down the Middletown Valley to connect the Appalachian and Catoctin Trails, with the towns of Middletown, Myersville, Burkittsville and Brunswick to provide safe and healthy outdoor places for residents and visitors alike to experience our rich agriculture heritage and civil war history.

Address:

9232 Harmony Road Middletown, Maryland 21769

Website:

https://www.preservemiddletownvalley.org/

Contact:

Barry Salisbury

Offerings:

Agriculture Environmental Education Land Use Planning Local Food and Drink Open to the Public Policy (State, Federal, Local) Stream and Habitat Restoration Trail Planning and Development Water Quality

Maryland League of Conservation Voters

Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) is a statewide, nonpartisan organization that uses political action and education to protect our air, land, water, and communities. Maryland LCV endorses and elects pro-conservation candidates and holds elected officials accountable through legislative scorecards and advocacy. Maryland LCV is best known for our comprehensive yearly scorecard that evaluates and reports on the votes of individual state legislators on key environmental bills. On a bi-annual basis, Maryland LCV evaluates and reports on the Governor’s environmental record. We also closely monitor key actions of state agencies and executive appointments. We work with colleagues in the environmental community to push for sound conservation laws such as the 2013 Offshore Wind Act, the septics tier map, 2019 Clean Energy Jobs Act, the 2017 Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing, and the 2016 Ban of Neonicotinoid Pesticides.

Address:

30 West Street, Suite C Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Website:

https://www.mdlcv.org/

Contact:

Benjamin Alexandro

Offerings:

Policy (State, Federal, Local)

Sierra Club Catoctin Group

There are ten Sierra Club Groups in Maryland. The Sierra Club Catoctin Group encompasses Carroll and Frederick Counties. The Catoctin Group offers many opportunities for citizens to engage in outings, environmental issues and projects. There is literally a niche for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to protect its myriad resources. The geography and 1,100 square miles of these two counties offers enumerable choices to explore, enjoy and protect nature. A monthly member meeting, open to the public, is usually held first Saturday mornings at 10 AM. Learn more at the Catoctin Group webpage.

Address:

9478 Frostown Road Middletown, Maryland 21769

Website:

https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/catoctin-group

Contact:

Paul Walker

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Open to the Public Outings and Outdoor Programs Policy (State, Federal, Local) Tree Plantings & Forestry Volunteer and Intern Opportunities