The Commonwealth of Virginia has released a new system of tiered hurricane evacuation zones for coastal Virginia. The “Know Your Zone” evacuation plan was designed to enhance current evacuation plans, boost public safety, and improve travel efficiency in the event … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently awarded funding to 18 recipients through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to improve the health of Maryland’s waterways. The Trust Fund directs critical grant funding to the most cost-effective and … Continued
The 2017 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Show will be held at Stockley Gardens and Olney Road in Norfolk, May 20, 2017- May 21, 2017. Hours are 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday; Noon-5 PM on Sunday. An array of artists … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently reported that underwater grass abundance increased for the fourth straight year in the state’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay, reaching a record of 59,277 acres. This represents a 10 percent increase from … Continued
A recent winter dredge survey by Maryland and Virginia scientists provides important clues regarding blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. 2017 Winter Dredge Survey Results The results of the 2017 winter dredge survey show the total population of blue crabs … Continued