The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boating Services and Downtown Sailing Center in Baltimore held a ribbon cutting on September 24 to officially open the newly renovated marina located in the Inner Harbor. The project included concrete piers which … Continued
The Chesapeake Conservation Corps, a program that provides career and leadership training for young people interested in environmental careers and Chesapeake Bay protection will be receiving 21 new participants. This initiative, established by the Maryland Legislature in 2010, matches young … Continued
As of August 26, 2011, residents of the Chesapeake Bay region remained on high alert as hurricane warnings were in effect for parts of the bay. The forecast for Hurricane Irene includes heavy winds, rain, storm surge, flooding and possible … Continued
A Boater’s Guide to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, a new free resource, introduces boaters as well as armchair travelers to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. Author John Page Williams expertly weaves practical information for … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Artificial Reef Program joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) on August 11 to place 306 oyster spat-laden reef balls on a two-acre site near Cooks Point in the Choptank River using CBF’s oyster … Continued