Over the past 15 years, Chesapeake Conservancy has been dedicated to preserving the places you cherish – streams, farms, parks, forests, trails and vistas. We collaborate with local land trusts, landowners, communities and public agencies to protect the Chesapeake’s natural treasures for everyone, forever. Saving Special Places Week is our week-long giving campaign that empowers you to make a significant impact, contributing to a healthier and more open watershed. Join us in our mission to conserve 30% of the watershed lands by 2030.

How You Can Get Involved

Make a contribution!

Share a special place you love in the Chesapeake

Become an ambassador and raise funds through your network

Attend an upcoming event

Spread the word on social media

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Become an Ambassador

Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge

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Spanning 577,000 acres, this newly established refuge represents Maryland’s first new national wildlife refuge since 1962. This historic conservation achievement ensures the long-term protection of vital forests, wetlands, and wildlife corridors across Southern Maryland. Learn more.

Nanticoke River Conservation Corridor

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Through this patchwork of support, Chesapeake Conservancy and our partners have protected 25 properties totaling 3,458 acres in the Nanticoke watershed, creating a network of protected lands in excess of 19,300 acres. Looking ahead, we have identified 1,345 additional high-priority acres, with a goal of securing 500–1,000 acres to strengthen the resilience of this region. Learn more. 

Preserving Dragon Run in Virginia

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One of the Chesapeake’s last great wilderness areas, this pristine blackwater ecosystem supports water quality, climate resilience and rare wildlife. We’re working with partners to protect thousands of acres and keep it wild forever. Learn more.

Restoring Agriculturally Impaired Streams

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Last year, we helped facilitate the removal of five Pennsylvania stream segments from the EPA impaired waters list. With your help, we are conducting similar projects along 57 additional streams.

Learn more.

Your Chesapeake Special Places!

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Incentives

All gifts are matched 1 for 1 up to $50,000.

Each person who donates a minimum of $50 will be entered into a raffle to win a Chesapeake Conservancy gear gift bag.

Each ambassador who secures at least 5 gifts will be entered into a special celebration in September with our board of directors.

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Chesapeake Supporters

  • Peyton Robertson 12 hours ago $50.00
  • Phil Tabas 21 hours ago $1,000.00
  • Anonymous A day ago
  • Randall Larrimore 3 days ago $100.00
  • Robert Frantz 3 days ago $5,000.00
  • Saving Special Places Week Champions 2 weeks ago $29,290.00
  • Ed Hatcher and Angie Cannon 2 weeks ago $25,000.00
  • Saving Special Places Week Champions 2 weeks ago $7,500.00
  • Randall Larrimore 2 weeks ago $7,500.00
  • Linda Teare 2 weeks ago $7,500.00

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Gosnell Foundation

Gosnell Foundation

Ed Hatcher and Angie Cannon

Ed Hatcher and Angie Cannon

Randy Larrimore

Randy Larrimore

Weis Markets

Weis Markets

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Association of Zoos and Aquariums