Legal & Advocacy Chesapeake Bay watershed history Updated Apr 2026

Choose Clean Water Coalition

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Choose Clean Water Coalition

Coalition / Advocacy Network

Program Summary

Regional coalition of 280+ organizations advocating for clean water across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including Pennsylvania.

Full Description

The Choose Clean Water Coalition unites more than 280 organizations across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including PA, MD, VA, DC, DE, NY, and WV. The Coalition advocates for federal and state policies that protect the Bay and its tributaries, with particular focus on Clean Water Act enforcement, Bay TMDL implementation, and federal funding for watershed restoration.Pennsylvania watershed groups in the Susquehanna and Potomac drainages can join the Coalition for free, access policy alerts, attend the annual conference, and amplify advocacy through coordinated regional voices.Strong fit for groups that want to engage federal policy without building independent DC capacity.

Key Details

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Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits in Chesapeake watershed

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Geographic Focus

Chesapeake, Bay, watershed

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Funding Amount

Free membership

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Contact

info@choosecleanwater.org | (443) 759-3406