NFWF Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Grants 2018

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In December, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $13.1 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in six U.S. states and the … Continued

Maryland Water Monitoring Council Annual Conference 2018

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Maryland Water Monitoring Council 24th Annual Conference Dec. 7, 2018 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Maritime Conference Center 692 Maritime Blvd. Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090   The Maryland Water Monitoring Council will hold its 24th Annual Conference at the … Continued

2017 Maryland Underwater Grasses Survey

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2017 was the third consecutive record-breaking year for underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of Chesapeake Bay, according to Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). An annual baywide survey showed 62,356 acres of underwater grasses were mapped in Maryland’s tidal … Continued

Mallows Bay Water Quality Monitoring Partnership (NMSF-DNR)

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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have announced a five-year partnership to monitor water quality at Mallows Bay on the Potomac River, a site being considered for designation as a national marine sanctuary. … Continued