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November 2022
Chesapeake Reflections: What We’ve Learned During the Past 50 Years and Where We Need to Go in the Future
The University of Maryland's Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) presents this free talk by Dr. Walter Boynton, Professor Emeritus at UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. Dr. Boynton is an internationally recognized expert in estuarine science and restoration. Throughout his career, he has experienced the pleasures and challenges of trying to better understand how these wonderful estuaries work, what causes serious degradation to water quality and habitats and what we might expect from past and continuing restoration efforts. In this seminar, Dr.…
Find out more »Oyster Restoration in the Severn River
Join the Severn River Association -- in person or online -- at its next John Wright Speaker Series for an update on the oyster reef research project SRA conducted this year. SRA's Program Officer, Tom Guay, will detail how the team and partners, Black Girls' Dive of Baltimore, scouted out new locations for future oyster restoration reefs, conducted sonar surveys of historic oyster bars, created a database of oxygen and salinity conditions at these locations, deployed underwater drones, and conducted…
Find out more »December 2022
Online Workshop: Conservation Easements 101 for Landowners
Sponsored by the Scenic Rivers Land Trust, this virtual workshop will provide answers to questions landowners may have about the benefits of putting land into conservation. More details to come. Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a GreenGive Partner
Find out more »January 2023
Birds of the Severn and Beyond
The Severn River Association presents Birds of the Severn and Beyond as its January edition of the John Wright Speaker Series. The free presentation will be in person and live streamed. Registration is required. Join Jack Turner (aka Jack Wildlife) of the Severn River Association to explore the stunning diversity of our local feathered friends, find out how you can help birds in the Severn, and learn about their fascinating behaviors and habits. The presentation will cover bird basics, birding ethics,…
Find out more »Presentation on Yellow Perch
Hosted by the Magothy River Association, Shawn Kimbo, who has authored 3 three popular Chesapeake Bay fishing books, will make a special Yellow Perch via Zoom. This month, MRA volunteers will start monitoring the Upper Magothy to document the Yellow Perch spawning class of 2023. To learn more about Yellow perch and how we can help these beautiful fish make a comeback, attend Shawn Kiimbo's talk. To join the meeting, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86155586194?pwd=ZUtBaWUybWRuRS96RFFZRlUycGNxUT09 Meeting ID: 861 5558 6194 Passcode: 669575…
Find out more »February 2023
Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA): Establishing a Chesapeake National Park
A Chesapeake Conservancy Conservation Webinar Series event. There is an effort underway to designate a collection of new and existing parks and public lands along the Bay as the new Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA) . Places that highlight the Bay across Maryland and Virginia, such as state and local parks and wildlife refuges, could become part of the CNRA and benefit from the resources of the National Park Service to help improve the visitor experience, improve public access to…
Find out more »Recycle More, Recycle Often, Recycle Right.
As part of the John Wright Speaker Series, the Severn River Association presents a talk by Jeff Brown, Anne Arundel County Recycling Specialist. This presentation is an overview of the County's entire Waste Management Program which includes everything from Recycling to Landfill operations. The focus will be on the curbside recycling program, what to recycle in the yellow carts and what not to. There will be time for Q&A. Jeff has 10 years of experience in the field of Waste…
Find out more »Saving the Darkness: How To Put A Dimmer on Light Pollution and Bring Back the Night Sky
How many stars can you see from your home? For many Americans, the answer is only a handful. Our ancestors once saw thousands. The growing flood of artificial light pollution, and disappearance of our night skies, are taking a toll on people and animals. But there are ways to combat it. Sp, PhD, University of Virginia astronomer and creator of the “Dark Skies, Bright Kids” program, has devoted her career to understanding the stars and preserving their beauty for future…
Find out more »Webinar: Save Money AND the Environment
Last year, the federal government passed the largest climate bill in history, the Inflation Reduction Act. The IRA provides resources to cut planet-warming pollution roughly 40% by 2030 to protect our communities from further devastation. How? In part, by providing tax credits and incentives to residents for making sustainable changes to their homes such as window upgrades, energy efficiency projects, electric vehicles, and more. Join the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, New York League of Conservation Voters, New Jersey League…
Find out more »March 2023
Sea Turtles and Their Hunters in the Caribbean: Lessons On Sustainability From the Cayman Islands to Chesapeake Bay
A century ago, sea turtles were once an extraordinarily desirable commodity both for food and decoration throughout the world. In this lecture, presented by Dr. Sharika D. Crawford, Professor of History, U.S. Naval Academy, participants will learn why the Caribbean turtle fishery ended and how efforts to save turtles reveal important lessons about sustainability for other waterscapes, including the Chesapeake Bay. Information and to register
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