Erin Valentine

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Scenic Rivers Names Josh Falk as New Executive Director

Falk to Build on Local Land Trust’s Strong Conservation Legacy and Lead Strategic Growth   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         …

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Scenic Rivers Receives National Accreditation Renewal

Rigorous process by Land Trust Accreditation Commission confirms sound finances, ethical conduct, responsible governance, and lasting stewardship One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support…

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A New Chapter for Scenic Rivers: Leadership News

Milestones, Gratitude, and Continuity A Leadership Update Dear Friends, This year, Scenic Rivers Land Trust celebrated two remarkable milestones: 35 years of conserving land in Anne Arundel County and the…

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Be a Part of What Comes Next—Explore Scenic Rivers’ 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

Join Us in Making a Lasting Impact on the Lands that Sustain Our Community   Click Here to Read On   Dear Friends, For 35 years, Scenic Rivers Land Trust…

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Scenic Rivers Conserves 47 Acres of Forest in Pasadena

Protected land secured through county and Chesapeake Bay Trust grant program; Invasive plant removal and native planting included in project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       Contact: Erin Valentine, Erin@SRLT.org; 919-649-1727 (Pasadena, MD…

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Scenic Rivers Welcomes Two New Board Members

John Elstner and Amelia Matthews join the board; Out-going vice president Edmée Geis concludes eight-year term The Scenic Rivers Board of Directors voted to elect John Elstner and Amelia Matthews…

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2023 Annual Report Shares Highlights & Accomplishments

Scenic Rivers reflects on year of conservation wins in latest impact report Our Annual Report is always an opportunity to share a few of our “wins” for protected land in…

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Call for Nominations for Scenic Rivers Board of Directors

WHO WE ARE For 35 years, Scenic Rivers Land Trust has worked with landowners and other partners to protect forests, farms, wetlands, and streams in Anne Arundel County. As the…

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Public Comment Period Open for Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge

All comments must be received by April 22, 2024 By Mary Hoover, Southern Maryland Conservation Alliance Coordinator On March 8, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) released to…

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Scenic Rivers Applies for Renewal of National Accreditation

Public comments on application accepted until March 23, 2024 The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working…

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2022 Annual Report Now Available

Scenic Rivers’ Annual Report reflects on an year of big changes If you’re reading this, you likely know that land conservation work can feel slow. Most often it takes years…

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Scenic Rivers and Maryland Department of Natural Resources Partner to Protect 130 acres in Crownsville

Conservation easement includes forest, farm, and the last remaining sawmill in Anne Arundel County (Crownsville, MD — June 14, 2023) Scenic Rivers Land Trust and the Maryland Department of Natural…

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