UER recognizes that prioritizing diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do from an ethical standpoint; it is also central to UER’s success as an organization. Time…

When you devise or pursue a solution to an environmental problem (in your personal or professional life) -- whether it be to address problems like reducing car emissions, promoting parks…

I could not be more excited to announce our new program to include students in the work and mission of UER.  We are now an approved SSL nonprofit in Montgomery…

UER's mission and work are grounded in 5 core operating principles that run counter to traditional thinking in the real estate and land use planning industries -- thinking that has…

Are you passionate about sustainability and the natural environment?  Do you care about bringing natural areas back into our cities and suburbs?  Do you think that the private sector has…

1.     What is UER? UER is a 501(c)(3) urban land trust that works with landowners and communities to restore the ecosystem in the Washington D.C. area.  We do that by…

At UER, we are busy working to fulfill our ambitious vision:  creating thousands of privately owned green areas that provide critical ecosystem services to the region and stretch across our urban landscape. Now, more…

UER is pleased to announce that we are a Green America Gold Certified Business.  This certification indicates that both our mission and our operations meet high environmental and social standards.…