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.
EC cordially invites you to a global party celebrating “Wetlands of International Importance.” We are Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future – the 2025 World Wetlands Day theme. Every year, over 170 countries come together to raise awareness about wetlands. On August 30, 2021 the General Assembly adopted a resolution that established February 2 as World Wetlands Day. There are 41 Wetlands of International Importance in the United States.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located in Dorchester County, MD is part of the Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Complex – designated in 1987 as a Wetland of International Importance. Since 1970, 35% of the world’s wetlands have been lost. In the US, wetland loss has increased by 50% since 2009. Wetlands provide habitats for many species of fish and wildlife, improve water quality, store floodwaters, absorb the energy of surface waters, and provide a place to enjoy nature and recreation. What can you do to celebrate? Visit a Wetland of International Importance near you.
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