Vision & Mission

VISION

The Chesapeake Conservancy envisions a Chesapeake Bay watershed with many of the values the American Indians enjoyed and Captain John Smith observed during his momentous voyages of discovery, that is: a “goodly Bay” teeming with fish and wildlife, healthy waters and abundant forests, wetlands, shorelines and open spaces; a place of natural wonder and discovery, rich in cultural traditions, conserved for the benefit of future generations. 

The Chesapeake Conservancy believes that by helping educate citizens about the Chesapeake Bay and by providing new opportunities for improved public access, tourism, recreation, and cooperative conservation of its treasured landscapes and ecosystems, we can create a lasting ecological and cultural legacy for the Chesapeake Bay.  

MISSION

The Chesapeake Conservancy's mission is to ensure conservation, stewardship, access, and enjoyment of the Chesapeake's iconic landscapes and waterways and its cultural and historic assets, highlighted by the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails Network.

The Conservancy advances this mission through education, direct action, marshaling new resources, and forging partnerships with governments, businesses, public-interest groups, and citizens.

Chesapeake Conservancy supports Governor’s parks, open space budget

The Chesapeake Conservancy commended Governor Martin O'Malley for his plan to fully fund...

Congress supports Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails

Joel Dunn, executive director of the Chesapeake Conservancy today commended U.S. Senators and...

Key committee okays Gateways Network

Joel Dunn praised the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for voting out of committee a...