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Many people believe that the best place for urban nature and green infrastructure (including native plants, trees, and conservation landscaping) is in the public right

As we finish this year’s celebration of Black History Month, it’s important to remember that the legacy of redlining in U.S. cities is not just

Two of our most generous donors, Ms. Kayleigh Kulp and Mr. Jacob Munch, are donating to UER a vacant property to be the future site

Urban Ecosystem Restorations has joined with 17 other environmental organizations and advocates to demand that the Montgomery County Council make green infrastructure and nature-based solutions

by Rachel Toker, President & CEO of Urban Ecosystem Restorations In the first blog of this series, I wrote about John Lewis’s call to each

By Rachel Toker, President & CEO of Urban Ecosystem Restorations The words of former Congressman John Lewis have echoed in my ears since I read

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

When you devise or pursue a solution to an environmental problem (in your personal or professional life) — whether it be to address problems like

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

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

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

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.

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

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

UER wants to give a shout out to the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council for making available a user-friendly, but comprehensive, guide on the Eight Essential Elements of

UER is pleased to announce that Catherine Potter, Director of Global Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls, has joined its Board of Directors. A resident of

“This pilot project will evaluate the stormwater management performance of approximately 30 rain gardens installed through the RiverSmart Homes program in the Anacostia watershed Urban

The grant will enable UER to finalize development of our ecosystem restoration strategy for the Maryland suburbs of the District of Columbia. Urban Ecosystem Restorations,