Visit the new Conservation Blog!

The Nature Forward Conservation Blog has moved – it is now housed at our new website, https://natureforward.org/conservation/conservation-blog/. Please join us there for new posts and content. Continue reading

It’s time to pass Thrive 2050 in Montgomery County

UPDATE: THRIVE 2050 passed! On October 25th, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve Thrive Montgomery 2050 – the county’s new general master plan. Thank you for your collective advocacy to make this critical step happen! The Plan is the blueprint. Now the real work begins to create policies… Continue reading

TAKE ACTION: Say NO to Wetlands and Stream Destruction for Highway Construction!

Update 9/29/22: NOTE: The public comment period has been extended to October 28, 2022. Click here to read and download a copy of Stormwater Partners Network (SWPN), Maryland Advocates for Sustainable Transportation (MAST) and Other Environmental Groups JPA comments. Along with many partners, ANS has continued to fight the wrong-headed decision… Continue reading

TAKE ACTION On Montgomery County’s Forest Conservation Bill 25-22 TODAY!

10/17/22 Update: Council cancels T&E worksession on Bill 25-22. Montgomery County council has decided to push the review of Forest Conservation Bill 25-22 to the next Council. ANS and the Montgomery County Forest Coalition is disappointed to not have stronger protections for our forest ecosystem as soon as possible. We… Continue reading

Did you hear DC is Keeping its Climate Commitments?

In January of this year, ANS alongside several other partnering organizations testified to urge DC council to pass the Climate Commitment Act of 2021 and Clean Energy DC Building Code Act. Both passed!   On Tuesday, July 12th, 2022, the Council voted 13-0 for the Climate Commitment Act (B24-0267) which strengthens… Continue reading

Cinder Bed Road Bikeway Project: Why We Oppose Segment 6

Blog updated: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 The big picture Given the worsening climate crisis, we must take every action we can to reduce carbon emissions, capture carbon emissions, and plan development in urban areas with an eye toward both climate resiliency and sustainability. At Nature Forward, those approaches, along with… Continue reading

Speak up for bold action with Resilient Fairfax!

Fairfax County staff have been developing the Resilient Fairfax Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan to help Fairfax County become more resilient to changing conditions and climate change-related hazards such as extreme heat, severe storms, and flooding. The draft plan is now available for review and public comment through Wednesday, June… Continue reading

Tell Fairfax County that Route 1 must be safer to walk and bike!

May 2022: Route 1 in Fairfax County during rush hour (Photo courtesy of Renee Grebe) Take the survey before Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Before the comment period ends on May 31, we’re looking to get as many people as possible to complete Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s (FCDOT) Route 1… Continue reading

¡Dígale a la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax que los parques le importan!

A summertime walk in Huntley Meadows. Photo by Serenella Linares.

View this blog post in English! Nuestros supervisores necesitan escuchar a todos los que usan los parques antes de que comiencen las audiencias sobre el presupuestos el 12 de abril. ¡Haga oír su voz ahora! Por qué se necesita urgentemente su voz: La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax… Continue reading