The Chesapeake Bay Trust recently approved $1.3 million in grants to 64 organizations and schools throughout the area to fund Bay restoration activities and environmental education programs. Recommendations for four of the Trust’s major grant programs and initiatives, including its … Continued
In November, the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI) added additional concrete material to Dominion Reef at the Gooses, its second major construction operation at this site this year. In cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the … Continued
The 2011 East Coast Commercial Fisherman’s and Aquaculture Trade Exposition is fast approaching, and this year’s show will once again be offering young chefs a chance to show off their skills. This year’s expo will mark the 13th year of … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service will launch a commercial shellfish tagging program in August 2011 to meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) national public safety requirements. DNR will host three open houses in November to … Continued
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is competing in the Pepsi Refresh Project competition to win a grant to boost environmental education throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A Pepsi Refresh grant would support expenses for 4,500 students to learn outside, including … Continued