Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
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Founded in 1990, ESLC conserves, stewards, and advocates for the unique rural landscape of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, forever a special place of diverse and abundant natural resources and thriving rural communities.
Read more about ESLC's living shoreline work in Talbot County!
What makes a shoreline “living”—and lasting? Explore how engineered living shorelines are helping to stabilize shores around the Chesapeake Bay in the latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly magazine → https://arcg.is/1GTfaa5
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📸: Logan Bilbrough / UME MDSG
June 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Read more about ESLC's living shoreline work in Talbot County!
The fields are turning fuchsia here on the Eastern Shore! Come tag along with us as we learn about crimson clover cover crop with the Hutchison Brothers in Cordova, Maryland for the second video in our series: "What's in that field?" youtu.be/lI7QDXfFNis?...
What's in that field? Crimson Clover @ the Hutchison Brothers' Farm
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May 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The fields are turning fuchsia here on the Eastern Shore! Come tag along with us as we learn about crimson clover cover crop with the Hutchison Brothers in Cordova, Maryland for the second video in our series: "What's in that field?" youtu.be/lI7QDXfFNis?...
Every spring, ruby-throated hummingbirds fly 1,000 miles from Central America to Maryland to breed, pollinate, and rest in the 67,600+ acres of land that ESLC has helped to protect. Will you support ESLC and help us to conserve even more? www.eslc.org/a-little-goe...
April 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Every spring, ruby-throated hummingbirds fly 1,000 miles from Central America to Maryland to breed, pollinate, and rest in the 67,600+ acres of land that ESLC has helped to protect. Will you support ESLC and help us to conserve even more? www.eslc.org/a-little-goe...
Happy Arbor Day! Today, ESLC celebrates the power of trees and their vital role in our Eastern Shore ecosystem and economy. We hope you'll join us by supporting our important work! www.eslc.org/ways-to-supp... #arborday2025
April 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Happy Arbor Day! Today, ESLC celebrates the power of trees and their vital role in our Eastern Shore ecosystem and economy. We hope you'll join us by supporting our important work! www.eslc.org/ways-to-supp... #arborday2025
Hear from ESLC President Steve Kline in The New York Times' most recent article on current conservation challenges and successes in Maryland: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...
How Maryland Hit Its 30x30 Goal
Nine states have set goals to conserve 30 percent of their land by 2030. Maryland got there first.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Hear from ESLC President Steve Kline in The New York Times' most recent article on current conservation challenges and successes in Maryland: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...
Do you see what we see? If you see a brown creeper then you should probably be in the woodlands of ESLC's Jim and Mary B. Lynch Preserve helping us creep ever closer to our 100 bird benchmark! ebird.org/hotspot/L120...
April 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Do you see what we see? If you see a brown creeper then you should probably be in the woodlands of ESLC's Jim and Mary B. Lynch Preserve helping us creep ever closer to our 100 bird benchmark! ebird.org/hotspot/L120...
On April 22 ESLC is hosting Residing in Rural Communities, where Edward Erfurt, Director of Community Action at Strong Towns, will lead a compelling discussion. Check out "Escaping the Housing Trap" as a great introduction and register for the workshop today!
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Residing in Rural Communities: A Sustainable Growth Workshop - ESLC
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April 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
On April 22 ESLC is hosting Residing in Rural Communities, where Edward Erfurt, Director of Community Action at Strong Towns, will lead a compelling discussion. Check out "Escaping the Housing Trap" as a great introduction and register for the workshop today!
www.eslc.org/event/sustai...
www.eslc.org/event/sustai...
Do you want to be the first to know about critical land conservation news? ESLC’s bi-weekly newsletter is the best way to stay updated on developing policy, conservation challenges and successes, innovative restoration projects, community events and more. www.eslc.org/subscribe/
April 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Do you want to be the first to know about critical land conservation news? ESLC’s bi-weekly newsletter is the best way to stay updated on developing policy, conservation challenges and successes, innovative restoration projects, community events and more. www.eslc.org/subscribe/
Join us for a stroll on Oxford Day to learn about upcoming park expansions and current progress on new trails and habitat restoration!
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A Walk in the Park on Oxford Day! - ESLC
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April 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Join us for a stroll on Oxford Day to learn about upcoming park expansions and current progress on new trails and habitat restoration!
www.eslc.org/event/a-walk...
www.eslc.org/event/a-walk...
The Priority Preservation Area provision of SB931/HB1036 generated considerable debate within both the House and Senate this session and, as of this writing, appears on the verge of passing. Read more: www.eslc.org/update-renew...
Update: Renewable Energy Certainty Act (SB931/HB1036) - ESLC
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April 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Priority Preservation Area provision of SB931/HB1036 generated considerable debate within both the House and Senate this session and, as of this writing, appears on the verge of passing. Read more: www.eslc.org/update-renew...
Tune in to Episode 12 of Chesapeake Dirt Podcast to hear from ESLC President Steve Kline discuss hard-hitting topics affecting a wide range of Marylanders across the state. tinyurl.com/4hfn8a98 #chesapeakedirtpodcast #landconservation #marylandlandconservation
Ep.12 Steve Kline - President of the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy - Chesapeake Dirt
This week Steve sits down with the CDP crew to talk about some hard-hitting topics effecting a wide range of Marylanders across the state and talks about all the great work that ESLC is doing.Steve jo...
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April 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Tune in to Episode 12 of Chesapeake Dirt Podcast to hear from ESLC President Steve Kline discuss hard-hitting topics affecting a wide range of Marylanders across the state. tinyurl.com/4hfn8a98 #chesapeakedirtpodcast #landconservation #marylandlandconservation
Shaw Bay is giving sparkly turquoise Caribbean vibes on these warm spring days! Enhanced Stewardship Manager Larisa Prezioso took this shot during our annual monitoring visit at the historic Wye House, also the site of one of ESLC's living shoreline projects in collaboration with ShoreRivers
April 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Shaw Bay is giving sparkly turquoise Caribbean vibes on these warm spring days! Enhanced Stewardship Manager Larisa Prezioso took this shot during our annual monitoring visit at the historic Wye House, also the site of one of ESLC's living shoreline projects in collaboration with ShoreRivers
New solar development legislation puts MD's priority farmland at risk of development, robbing autonomy from local governments, and yet again disproportionately impacting Eastern Shore farms. We need legislators to hear from you.
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
March 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
New solar development legislation puts MD's priority farmland at risk of development, robbing autonomy from local governments, and yet again disproportionately impacting Eastern Shore farms. We need legislators to hear from you.
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
While the worst-case scenario seems to have been adverted ( 100% cuts of all conservation funds for 4 years), the MD legislature is now poised to pass a budget that will cut $100 million from POS, specifically targeting land conservation. Read more: www.eslc.org/md-budget-cu...
March 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
While the worst-case scenario seems to have been adverted ( 100% cuts of all conservation funds for 4 years), the MD legislature is now poised to pass a budget that will cut $100 million from POS, specifically targeting land conservation. Read more: www.eslc.org/md-budget-cu...
DLS recommended the MD General Assembly eliminate POS and Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 4 years, labeling conservation "discretionary" and "maybe not the highest priority." But this funding is critical. Contact your legislators today. #prioritizeplace #conservemd
March 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
DLS recommended the MD General Assembly eliminate POS and Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 4 years, labeling conservation "discretionary" and "maybe not the highest priority." But this funding is critical. Contact your legislators today. #prioritizeplace #conservemd
Delmarva's natural resources generate over $8 billion dollars each year which means investment in conservation bolsters Maryland both ecologically and economically. Discover ESLC and DRCN's full economic report: tinyurl.com/3v64d27c #ProtectTheShoreForever
February 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Delmarva's natural resources generate over $8 billion dollars each year which means investment in conservation bolsters Maryland both ecologically and economically. Discover ESLC and DRCN's full economic report: tinyurl.com/3v64d27c #ProtectTheShoreForever
POS is under dire threat of being zeroed out as part of a DLS proposal which has recommended the General Assembly eliminate ALL funding for Program Open Space for the next 4 years. This would cripple Rural Legacy, MALPF, and POS. Advocate here: www.eslc.org/urgent-prote...
February 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
POS is under dire threat of being zeroed out as part of a DLS proposal which has recommended the General Assembly eliminate ALL funding for Program Open Space for the next 4 years. This would cripple Rural Legacy, MALPF, and POS. Advocate here: www.eslc.org/urgent-prote...
What do witch hazel, possumhaw, buttonbush, persimmon, chestnut oaks, spicebush, and redbuds have in common? You can plant them all (and 27 other species) this Thursday February 27 during a volunteer planting at OCP! www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
February 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
What do witch hazel, possumhaw, buttonbush, persimmon, chestnut oaks, spicebush, and redbuds have in common? You can plant them all (and 27 other species) this Thursday February 27 during a volunteer planting at OCP! www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
ESLC will testify in strong opposition to solar bill SB0931 at next week’s General Session public hearing on Friday February 28th at 1 PM Learn more: www.eslc.org/eslc-to-test...
ESLC to testify against solar bill SB0931 - ESLC
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February 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
ESLC will testify in strong opposition to solar bill SB0931 at next week’s General Session public hearing on Friday February 28th at 1 PM Learn more: www.eslc.org/eslc-to-test...
ESLC Land Use and Policy Director Owen Bailey presented data on land value throughout the Eastern Shore to the Dorchester County Council on February 18. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr3ahvyb
February 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
ESLC Land Use and Policy Director Owen Bailey presented data on land value throughout the Eastern Shore to the Dorchester County Council on February 18. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr3ahvyb
ESLC Conservation Assistant Autumn Conley took some gorgeously icy shots of Urieville Lake outside of Chestertown last week on a recent baseline visit to a potential new conservation easement in Kent County. #kentcountymd #conservation #baselinevisit #easternshorelandconservancy
February 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
ESLC Conservation Assistant Autumn Conley took some gorgeously icy shots of Urieville Lake outside of Chestertown last week on a recent baseline visit to a potential new conservation easement in Kent County. #kentcountymd #conservation #baselinevisit #easternshorelandconservancy
POSTPONED! Due to a tumult of snowy weather we are rescheduling our Oxford Conservation Park planting day with @naturallandsproject for two weeks later: Thursday February 27th at 2:15 PM www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
February 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
POSTPONED! Due to a tumult of snowy weather we are rescheduling our Oxford Conservation Park planting day with @naturallandsproject for two weeks later: Thursday February 27th at 2:15 PM www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
One day til Superb Owl Sunday! 🦉✨🏈 The REAL MVPs today have been around for MILLIONS of years. ESLC protects 58,000+ acres of habitat for owls across the Shore. Image c/o @chesbayprogram #superbowl #superbowlsunday #superbowlsaturday #nfl #conservation #birdsofprey
February 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
One day til Superb Owl Sunday! 🦉✨🏈 The REAL MVPs today have been around for MILLIONS of years. ESLC protects 58,000+ acres of habitat for owls across the Shore. Image c/o @chesbayprogram #superbowl #superbowlsunday #superbowlsaturday #nfl #conservation #birdsofprey
Who shores ESLC up in tight times? You do. Read ESLC President Steve Kline's message on the federal funding pause, its effect on our current work, and the timeliness of our latest natural resources economic impact report either in our e-newsletter or on our site www.eslc.org/shoring-up/
February 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Who shores ESLC up in tight times? You do. Read ESLC President Steve Kline's message on the federal funding pause, its effect on our current work, and the timeliness of our latest natural resources economic impact report either in our e-newsletter or on our site www.eslc.org/shoring-up/
🐦🌿 Are you joining the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count? It's time to get counting on the Eastern Shore! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, this annual citizen science event is a fun way to help track local bird populations! February 16-19, 2025 www.birdcount.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🐦🌿 Are you joining the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count? It's time to get counting on the Eastern Shore! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, this annual citizen science event is a fun way to help track local bird populations! February 16-19, 2025 www.birdcount.org