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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC)"

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Scientific, local and community representatives find common goals make a larger impact

February 2, 2022

Climate resiliency is a top priority for the Chesapeake Bay Program's advisory committees

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Trailblazing local leader advocates for clean water in Virginia

July 16, 2021

A conversation with the new Chair of the Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee

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Local government and climate experts convene to problem solve on community flooding

October 20, 2020

Federal funding, collaboration, environmental justice and more examined at the 2020 Local Government Forum

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The Chesapeake Executive Council tackles the issues of 2020 in a virtual way

August 18, 2020

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam takes over as chair as Council adopts DEIJ statement

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Chair, second time running!

March 31, 2020

An interview with LGAC Chair, Ann Simonetti

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Local governments encouraged to review, respond to Army Corps of Engineers Chesapeake Bay Plan

June 18, 2018

Comments being accepted on the draft comprehensive plan until July 16

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Ten questions for DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau

May 3, 2016

Chair of Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee speaks on local engagement, Bay restoration

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Going Local: How local governments are key in the Bay restoration effort

April 4, 2016

Chesapeake Bay Program Director Nick DiPasquale discusses the importance of local action

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