Projects that teach or promote sustainable practices for how to live, work, and play in the Bay watershed. Projects often involve 1) training of individuals, organizations, local governments, and businesses on watershed protection techniques, 2) involvement of citizen volunteers in the planning and implementation of local activities, and 3) a strong partnership component.

2007 Chesapeake Watershed Forum The 2nd annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum, October 12-14, 2007, The National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV.

2008 Chesapeake Watershed Forum The 2008 Chesapeake Watershed Forum will be held on October 2, 3, 4, and 5 at the NCTC facility in Shepherdstown, WV. Watch here for updates and registration information Contact Lou Etgen at letgen@acb-online.org or 410-377-6270 for more information

Bay and River Sojourns Since 1990, the Alliance has worked with local river conservation organizations across the Bay watershed to hold week-long paddling and camping trips that celebrate rich history and ecology of the rivers that make the Chesapeake Bay unique.

BayScapes BayScapes are environmentally-sound landscapes benefiting people, wildlife, and the Chesapeake Bay. BayScaping advocates a "holistic" approach to landscaping through principles inspired by relationships in the natural environment.

Businesses for the Bay Pollution Prevention which involves a voluntary team of forward-looking businesses, industries, government facilities and other organizations within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in partnership with Towson University Center for Geographic Information Sciences, provides additional technological information and tools for local watershed organizations to develop and implement locally supported watershed management plans.

Less Toxic Pest Promotion Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategy that makes use of the least toxic, most effective method of control for a specific pest.

Project Clean Stream - April 4, 2009 An annual stream clean-up held each April.

RestoreCorps RestoreCorps is a comprehensive training and volunteer recruitment program aimed at accelerating on-the-ground conservation measures.

Virginia Citizen Wetland Education, Outreach and Monitoring Program The Virginia Citizen Wetland Education, Outreach and Monitoring Program seeks to aid voluntary wetland restoration efforts by educating and engaging the citizens of Virginia.

Water Trails Water trails are recreational waterways on a lake, river or ocean containing access points and day use areas and/or camping sites for use by the boating public.