Chesapeake Conservancy Great Blue Heron Cam 2018

posted in: Wildlife | 0

The Chesapeake Conservancy announced recently that great blue herons have returned to the organization’s webcam located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The iconic herons returned to their rookery about two weeks earlier than usual this year. The rotating bird cam captured … Continued

2018 Chesapeake Bay Trust Grants

posted in: Environmental Issues | 0

The Chesapeake Bay Trust recently announced the approval of 164 grants totaling $3,727,047. According to the Trust, grants will support implementation of on-the-ground restoration, education projects, and other programs. Four times each year the Trust’s board of trustees announces its … Continued

Pride of Baltimore II Seeks Funding

posted in: Organizations | 0

After marking 40 years of sailing the Chesapeake and around the world on behalf of the city of Baltimore and state of Maryland, the nonprofit operator of the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II is urgently seeking new funding from … Continued

NCBO Biennial Report to Congress 2015-16

posted in: Chesapeake Bay News | 0

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office’s Biennial Report to Congress, highlighting work accomplished by NCBO in fiscal years 2015 and 2016, was recently sent to Capitol Hill. The Report provides an overview of NCBO efforts in restoring oysters, advancing fisheries science, … Continued

Chesapeake Bay Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns Grants 2017

posted in: Chesapeake Bay News | 0

The Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the City of Baltimore Office of Sustainability recently announced $843,486 in funding for the Chesapeake Bay Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns … Continued