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Campfire chat - federal update
Member-Only
October 13th | 12PM - 1PM | Register Here
Join us for a member-only, Campfire Chat on October 13th at 12PM. This will model the calls from earlier this year and serve as a space to come together to share information as we navigate the changes at the federal level. In addition to general updates, this call will include an update from the Chesapeake Bay Trust on what these changes mean for environmental education funding across our region.
Understanding the Implications of Eliminating the Endangerment Finding
Webinar
October 23rd | 1PM - 2PM EST | Register Here
On August 1st, EPA announced it was proposing to rescind the Endangerment Finding, which is the scientific determination that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare. This finding has been in place since 2009 and is the legal foundation for federal climate regulation.
Join us for a conversation on what the rollback will mean, what organizing is taking place, and the legal/policy implications.
Speakers:
Sonum Nerurkar, Senior Federal Strategist, The Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund
Sylvia Chi, Legal & Advocacy Director, Just Solutions
SECURING HISTORIC WATER PROTECTIONS AT CONOWINGO DAM
Webinar
November 5th | 11AM - 12PM EST | Register Here
For over a decade, Waterkeepers Chesapeake, Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, and other stakeholders have worked to secure a new water quality certification that meets enforceable water quality standards in the new 50-year federal license for the operation of Conowingo Dam. On October 2nd, Governor Moore announced a historic agreement with Constellation Energy (the owner of Conowingo Dam) that shares commitments valued at over $340 million for cleaner water and continued progress in the restoration of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Join us for a funder briefing on the historic settlement, celebrate this important win, and learn what comes next.
Speakers:
Jason Halbert, The Oak Hill Fund – Moderator
Robin Broder, Waterkeepers Chesapeake
Ted Evgeniadis, Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association
Evan Isaacson, Chesapeake Legal Alliance
Chesapeake Bay Work Group
Work Group Meeting
November 10th | 1PM - 2PM | RSVP Here
Save the date! The next meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Work Group will take place on November 10th at 1PM. Formal agenda to follow.
Virginia climate & clean energy work group
Work Group Meeting
November 21st | 10 AM - 2 PM | RSVP Here
Save the date! The next meeting of the Virginia Climate & Clean Energy Work Group will take place on Friday, November 21st at 10AM in Richmond, VA. This will be an opportunity for work group members to come together in-person to hear from advocates and plan for the year ahead. Formal agenda to follow.