Chesapeake Bay Program

Webinar for foresters and tree planters! 🌳 On January 22, the Chesapeake Bay Program will host Jehane Samaha from the @forestservice and Dr. Andrew Koeser from @UF to discuss strategies for meeting the demand for trees. Register with the link below bit.ly/4gi6HZh

Have your say in the future of Bay restoration! January 16 from 12:30-1 pm, there will be open dialogue between the public and Management Board members regarding the next phase of Bay restoration. Use the link below to join the public meeting! chesapeakebay.net/what/event/man…

Do you know the difference between point source and nonpoint sources of pollution? Learn more: ow.ly/Rm1M50U7gRM #WordOfTheWeek #EnvironmentalLiteracy

Water clarity measures how much sunlight penetrates water. Generally, clear water indicates a healthy Chesapeake Bay. Clarity fluctuates with weather; storms muddy water, while drier conditions tend to be clearer. Learn more: ow.ly/b98c50U7fKR #WordOfTheWeek

Today is #NationalMapleSyrupDay and two of our watershed states get some extra celebration! The official state tree of New York and West Virginia is the sugar maple, the best tree for making maple syrup🍁 📸Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program

This morning, I led the @chesbayprogram's Chesapeake Executive Council in reviewing 2024’s progress and setting bold goals for 2025 and beyond. Partnership produces progress, and together, we’re building a brighter future for the Bay and its communities.

Did you know that soil is alive? Soil is a structured breakdown of rocks, organic matter from plants and a portion of microbial life. Healthy soil is critical to growing food, reducing erosion, and soaking up stormwater runoff🌱#WorldSoilDay 📸Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program

Topography reveals the physical features of land, but what about the underwater world? That's where bathymetry comes in! 🌊 Dive in to discover more: ow.ly/IPMJ50U7f8z #WordOfTheWeek

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 At the Bay Program, we are thankful to be restoring and protecting the nation's largest estuary. As we celebrate, be sure to keep in mind the environmental impacts of food waste and how to counteract them this holiday season!⤵️ chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/ther…

Restoration projects in Annapolis are making a difference! Staff from EPA @chesbayprogram Office hosted dignitaries from @EPA. The group toured restoration projects around Annapolis including the @StLukesEastport stream daylighting project & @McNasbys living shoreline.

Water isn't just found on above ground: groundwater is water that can be found under the earth’s surface, stored in the cracks and spaces between particles of soil, sand and rock. Learn more about groundwater ➡️ ow.ly/rayl50U7epj #WordOfTheWeek

With cooler weather sinking in, the Canada goose is returning to the Bay area in large numbers! Most migrate to this region in the autumn and remain through the spring before returning to northern breeding grounds for summer🪿 📸Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program

Today is #NationalTakeAHikeDay, and there are plenty of trails around the Bay watershed to help you celebrate! 🌄 Not to worry if you're a beginner, check out our beginner's guide to taking a hike⤵️ chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/the-…

From recycling your electronics to saving oyster shells, there are plenty of steps you can towards reducing waste in the Bay! #AmericaRecyclesDay ♻️ Check out our guide to help protect the Bay⤵️ chesapeakebay.net/action/protect…

Volunteers Needed for Trail Work at Dans Mountain State Park Nov. 17 & 23 9am - 1pm at the trailhead across from the pool Improve the Lonacona Loop by building a new connector trail. No tools or experience needed. Bring water, work gloves and work boots. ow.ly/or2X50U5CnP

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed is home to over 15 formally recognized tribes! Learn more about the indigenous peoples of the Chesapeake and the culture of the Bay region's earliest human residents⤵️ chesapeakebay.net/discover/histo…

29.8% of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries met water quality standards for clarity, dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll a during the 2020-22 assessment period, which is an improvement from the previous assessment! Read more about the report⤵️ chesapeakebay.net/news/pressrele…

What is phosphorus and how does it impact the watershed? ⤵️ #WordOfTheWeek #EnvironmentalLiteracy

Happy Halloween!🎃 On a day when we get to dress up as someone or something we're not, check out some creatures that stay in costume all year long! chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/thes…

Autumn is peaking in the Bay watershed! Check out these 5 reasons to fall in love with autumn in the Chesapeake🍂 chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/5-re… 📸Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program