Stories by Ola-Imani Davis
Ola-Imani Davis works as a Staffer to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and a Program Assistant to the Local Government Team at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. She studied Visual Arts with a concentration in Museum Studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. However, she maintains a passion for non-profit work, especially in the environmental sector. Born and raised in Prince Georges County, Maryland, Ola has always had a connection to the Chesapeake Bay and will continue to call it a piece of home.
Local governments plan for resilient communities
December 22, 2022Annual Local Government Forum convened local decision-makers and climate experts to discuss resiliency planning
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Scientific, local and community representatives find common goals make a larger impact
February 2, 2022Climate resiliency is a top priority for the Chesapeake Bay Program's advisory committees
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Trailblazing local leader advocates for clean water in Virginia
July 16, 2021A conversation with the new Chair of the Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee
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Pennsylvania parks are ready to shine
March 2, 2021Local elected officials in Pennsylvania share their role in supporting their community parks
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Local government and climate experts convene to problem solve on community flooding
October 20, 2020Federal funding, collaboration, environmental justice and more examined at the 2020 Local Government Forum
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How local governments find a voice in Bay restoration
June 29, 2020Three longtime LGAC members share their approach to community engagement
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