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ShoreRivers Welcomes New Board Members

ShoreRivers is pleased to announce three new members of its Governing Board: Bruce Abel, Maura Bollinger, and Ron Rothman. As a grassroots nonprofit organization, the hard work and support of board members is imperative to the organization’s efforts for healthier rivers on the Eastern Shore. These three voices will bring a wealth of expertise to ShoreRivers, strengthening the organization’s robust science-based advocacy, restoration, and education efforts. Learn more about ShoreRivers at shorerivers.org.

New Chesapeake Bay Commission Director Chosen

Chesapeake Bay Commission members recently selected Anna M. Killius as the Commission’s new Executive Director. She will follow Ann Swanson who retired from the Commission in November. “As the Chair of the Commission and as a member of the search committee, it is a privilege to select Anna Killius for this role,” said Maryland Senator Sarah Elfreth (District 30). “Anna’s breadth of experience at the state and federal level working with policymakers to find commonsense, bipartisan solutions for protecting the Bay, combined with a keen vision for the future of this work, will continue the legacy of accomplishment that has defined CBC.” The Chesapeake Bay Commission is a tri-state legislative commission advising the general assemblies of Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania on matters of Bay-wide concern. Learn more at chesbay.us.

Wreaths Across America Donation

Last holiday season, Lockheed Martin made a $240,000 donation to sponsor 16,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement at local and national veterans cemeteries during National Wreaths Across America Day, held on December 17th. “Lockheed Martin has proudly supported Wreaths Across America for five years and its mission to remember, honor, and teach,” said Tiffany King, Manager of Social Impact at Lockheed Martin. “About one in five Lockheed Martin employees has served in uniform, and as a military spouse, I know that this partnership is personal to many of our colleagues. We are grateful for this solemn opportunity to honor all those who have served. Learn more at wreathsacrossamerica.org.

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