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Environmental Protection and Improvement | Nature Forward

Promotes the restoration and protection of natural environments through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy.

Environmental Protection and Improvement

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  • Offers education and training opportunities, a nature preschool, and summer camps 
  • Operates nature sanctuaries that are open to the public

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Tree Equity and Urban Forests | American Forests

Assists with urban tree infrastructures to promote health, employment, and climate resiliency.

Public Health and Safety, Advocacy

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Environmental Conservation and Protection | Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Oversees and manages over 600,000 acres of public land in Maryland.

Public Health and Safety

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- Manages the health and recreational use of fresh and saltwater fish and shellfish
- Offers incentive programs and technical assistance to plant trees in urban communities
- Supports private landowners in caring for their forests through DNR regional foresters

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Healthy Harbor | Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation.

Public Health and Safety

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- Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats 
- Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars
- Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway

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Natural Resources Law Enforcement | Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Ensures wildlife is protected and helps keep people safe while they enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and boating.

Public Health and Safety

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Healthy Harbor | Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation.

Public Health and Safety

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- Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats 
- Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars
- Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway

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Healthy Harbor | Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation.

Public Health and Safety

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- Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats 
- Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars
- Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway

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Wildlife and Animal Control | Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Accepts reports of injured, sick, or nuisance wildlife and provides referrals to agencies that can help.

Animal Services

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- Does not enter homes to remove wild animals

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Land Preservation | Baltimore County Department of Planning

Provides land owners with financial assistance for land preservation.

Public Health and Safety

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Forest Public Policy | American Forests

Promotes the protection and management of forest ecosystems through policy information, technology, and local action.

Public Health and Safety, Advocacy

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Natural Resources Conservation Services | United States Department of Agriculture

Helps farmers, homeowners, businesses, and local governments with natural resource management.

Natural Resource Management

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  • Assists with soil erosion prevention, water conservation, and green space preservation 
  • Issues permits for building and erosion control

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Environmental Conservation | Trust for Public Land

Protects open spaces at parks, recreation areas, community gardens, historic landmarks, and wilderness sites.

Public Health and Safety

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- Work with private landowners, federal, state, and local agencies, and other non-profit groups.
- Accepts requests to help conserve land and to investigate reports of land at risk of expansion.
- May accept donations of land.

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Healthy Harbor | Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation.

Public Health and Safety

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- Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats 
- Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars
- Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway

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Environmental Education | Alice Ferguson Foundation

Provides hands-on environmental and watershed education, outdoor field studies, and community learning programs that connect students, families, and educators with nature, sustainability, and conservation.

Educational Programs, Youth Programs

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Forest Restoration Programs | American Forests

Assists with conservation and restoration by planting trees and improving forest landscapes.

Public Health and Safety, Advocacy

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- Works to make forests more resilient to extreme events like drought, wildfires, and diseases

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