Fish Forward: Best Practices For Sustainable Land-Based Aquaculture In Maine
Author
Elissa Torres-Soto, John Pendergrass, Cynthia R. Harris, Georgia Ray
Date Released
July 2023
Cover image for a report titled "Fish Forward: Best Practices For Sustainable Land-Based Aquaculture In Maine"

The nascent state of the land-based aquaculture (LBA) sector makes this an opportune moment to assess the regulatory framework governing LBA in the United States. Fish Forward seeks to accomplish this through rigorous analysis that identifies regulatory gaps in—and opportunities for—addressing and mitigating the industry’s environmental impacts, particularly in finfish production.

Opportunities to Improve Landscape-Scale Mitigation for Energy Projects in the Chesapeake Region
Date Released
November 2018

There are numerous applications for large linear energy projects – natural gas pipelines and electric transmission lines – that will affect the lands, waters, and resources of the Chesapeake region. At the same time, the states in this region are experiencing challenges in meeting their goals for conservation of lands, waters, and natural and historic resources. New and revised state-level practices can address the impacts of proposed projects and improve land conservation outcomes.

Report: Holistic Approach Needed for Planning Energy Projects--Electric Transmission Lines, Gas Pipelines, and Solar/Wind Facilities Projects Should Factor in Landscape Impact Before Permitting Process Begins
November 2018

(Annapolis, MD): A new report prepared by the Environmental Law Institute for the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership, a network of conservation organizations and natural and cultural resources agencies, recommends specific actions that Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia may consider to address the impacts of proposed energy projects while improving land conservation outcomes.

Green Infrastructure for Chesapeake Stormwater Management: Legal Tools for Climate Resilient Siting
Author
Cynthia R. Harris & James McElfish
Date Released
August 2017
Green Infrastructure for Chesapeake Stormwater Management: Legal Tools for Clima

One of the greatest impacts of climate change on the Chesapeake Bay watershed will be stormwater management. The Chesapeake region is in the position to take national leadership on the issue of climate change impacts to our vulnerable coastal communities. Rather than resorting to retreat, or relying on conventional stormwater strategies already proving ineffective, the people of Maryland and Virginia have an opportunity to demonstrate their resiliency in the face of change.

Strategic Partnerships and Floodplain Buyouts: An Opportunity for Wetland Restoration
Author
University of North Carolina Institute for the Environment; Environmental Law Institute
Date Released
February 2017
Strategic Partnerships and Floodplain Buyouts - Report Cover

This Handbook summarizes key considerations for wetland and conservation agencies or organizations interested in playing a role in the floodplain buyout process. These organizations can be valuable partners for local governments while advancing their interest in ecosystem and habitat conservation or restoration.

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