Restoring the Bay....one wetland at a time
Environmental Concern Inc. is a public non-profit 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.
Help us restore the Bay! Our founder pioneered the field of wetland restoration and over the last 50 years, we have restored over 50 miles of shoreline in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Support our work with a donation today! In addition to our direct restoration work, we teach professionals, the community and we champion meaningful conservation initiatives. Sign up for our latest news and events.


Professional Courses for 2025 are filling up!Take advantage of the discount for early registration. Fall Basic Wetland Delineation: October 6-10, 2025 Registration Fee: $1200 ($1300 after 9/06/2025 deadline) Instructor: Sean Sipple Co-Instructor: Emma Beck Evaluating Hydric Soils in the Field: October 23-24, 2025 Registration Fee: $600 ($675 after 9/23/2025 deadline) Instructor: Gary Jellick |