Restoring the Bay....one wetland at a time

Environmental Concern Inc. (EC) is a  public, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, located in St. Michaels, Maryland.

Mission:  EC is committed to improving water quality and creating, restoring and conserving wetlands, living shorelines and other natural habitats through education and outreach, propagation of native plant species and professional design and installation.

 

Restoration

The Restoration Division at EC specializes in the creation and enhancement of freshwater wetlands and tidal salt marshes. Our staff offers decades of experience restoring and constructing wetlands to improve water quality, manage stormwater, enhance habitat and stabilize shoreline erosion.

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Nursery

EC maintains the nation's first wholesale native plant nursery, established in 1972. Currently, we offer over 120 wetland and upland native plants species. In addition to operating as a wholesale nursery, EC's nursery is an integral part of our education and restoration endeavors.

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Outreach & Education

Our Educators work to improve the understanding and appreciation of wetlands and their importance to improving water quality and natural habitat. Since 1985, EC has offered professional training as well as community workshops and outreach initiatives.

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FALL SEED COLLECTING AND WELCOME MEETING

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Chesapeake Culinary Center, Caroline Room
512 Franklin St, Denton, MD, 21629

Live Stream Available

Learn about fall seed collecting with Wild Ones Delmarva co-founder Environmental Concern, then at 7pm meet the founders of Wild Ones Delmarva and discuss our future plans and programs.

In-person participation: RSVP to chapter representatives at [email protected] or by calling 410-656-9713

Virtual participation: Please register for free using the Zoom link below. For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 410-656-9713‬.

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