Fall is on our doorstep so don't pass up your chance to read our summer Shorelines newsletter and learn about our most recent projects. Check it out at buff.ly/4kkIlem Don't worry, you can still read it once summer ends 😉

While plenty of work remains to better diversify professional environmental spaces, a growing number of Hispanic leaders are taking the helm of some of the most influential environmental organizations in the country, including the Chesapeake. #LCW #LCW2025 www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/fi...

In 2024, the advocacy efforts of a Girl Scout troop led to the conservation of 537 acres of the 633-acre East Marlton forest in Prince George's County, MD. The saved land was added to Charles Branch Stream Valley Park and will protect local wildlife for generations! buff.ly/BAho94j

For over 15 years, @chesconserv.bsky.social has worked tirelessly on land conservation and watershed restoration efforts to improve the health of our Chesapeake Bay - and they’ve been my partner in adding the strongest data to build the strongest policy possible.

Thank you Waterfowl Festival! This $70,000 will go a long way for Bay and wildlife conservation. buff.ly/RgNkChc

Planning a meeting in the Annapolis area? Consider renting the Earl Conservation Center conference room, conveniently located at 1212 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Learn more today with the link below! buff.ly/21mLZdz

Happy #LatinoConservationWeek! An initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation, this week showcases outdoor engagement, recreation and conservation for Latine communities. Celebrate #LCW2025 with us by trying these activities below!

Old-growth forests improve air and water quality, provide vital habitat for wildlife and plenty more. Few of these grand forests remain but there are still several expanses remain in our region. buff.ly/wi4m7MI

Join Chesapeake Conservancy and Susquehanna University for a conservation presentation! Learn how PA's natural resources fueled industrial growth while also driving environmental reforms. Email [email protected] for any questions or more info.

In 2024, the Chesapeake Bay watershed had a net loss of trees, but organizations across the region planted more trees in residential areas than in any previous year, while streamside forest plantings continued strong. www.chesapeakebay.net/news/pressre...

Please join us in welcoming Susan Shingledecker as our new CEO. With her passion for conservation & strong leadership, Susan is ready to steer Chesapeake Conservancy into its next chapter of protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay. We’re thrilled to have her at the helm — welcome aboard, Susan!

969 acres of ancestral land along Fones Cliffs has been returned to the The Rappahannock Tribe! This is an amazing cultural and conservation win. buff.ly/jzKXxUe

For the past 5 years, #LWCF funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act has increased hunting & fishing access across the nation without using taxpayer dollars but now the Dept of the Interior is trying to block #LWCF projects with an damaging secretarial order.

Though progress has been made, more work is needed to protect the Chesapeake Bay! Only 29.4% of the estuary met water quality standards during the 2021-2023 assessment period, due to low levels of dissolved oxygens and underwatergrass. www.chesapeakebay.net/news/pressre...

A healthy #PotomacRiver is not only beneficial for our health and the #ChesapeakeBay, but it's also great for all the animals that live in and around the Potomac! #NationalWildlifeDay potomac.org/blog/2021/5/...

The Chesapeake Bay watershed is adding 20 square miles of runoff-inducing pavement and buildings every year. Land use and land cover data can track changes and help chart a path forward for progress! www.bayjournal.com/news/polluti...

Huge conservation win! Nearly 100 acres of creekside property is permanently protected thanks to the efforts of the Sener Family, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy and the Maryland Environmental Trust. www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/queen-annes-...

If you can't get out to the water this #LaborDay, bring the water to you with a virtual tour with Terrain360. www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/news-resourc...

Woah! In the past hundred years, there've only been a handful of white dolphin sightings. buff.ly/JRvlPDV

Taking a dip this #LaborDay weekend? Make sure the water is safe with help from Chesapeake Bay Program! buff.ly/YUNL37Y

Data is illuminating and can guide restoration work watershed-wide. www.cbf.org/blogs/save-t...

Scientists consider the historic decline in the Mid-Atlantic’s blue crab populations. As this value species fades away, so too does a source of pride for a region and sustenance for the region.

Planning a meeting in the Annapolis area? Consider renting the Earl Conservation Center conference room, conveniently located at 1212 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Learn more today at buff.ly/rG1HJMU

The osprey nest seems to be emptier with each passing day. Luna and Hope are spending more time off nest, practicing their fish catching skills. We may only have a few more weeks with the osprey family before they begin to migrate south! tTune in today at explore.org/livecams/osp...

Home to dozens of sunken ships reclaimed by nature, Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary offers a unique kayaking experience unmatched in the region. Paddle through history this summer and learn more below.

Our Project Manager, Logan Stenger, has been able to participate and monitor one of the largest stream restoration projects in his career: 4,000 feet of stream restoration, 13.5 acres of riparian buffer and over 2,000 trees planted. Learn about this journey at issuu.com/jodycouser/d...

Family dinners are always a little chaotic, especially if you're an osprey. Thank you superfan Regina for this fun footage! youtu.be/pH1KlDFeMjI?...

One of the oldest rivers on Earth runs through this scene. Do you recognize this piece of the Chesapeake Bay watershed? Explore the map here: arcg.is/1y0mOW3

This was the biggest year for BayPaddle yet with 276 paddlers! We're so grateful to be involved in this awesome event alongside Waterkeepers Chesapeake and Oyster Recovery Partnership youtu.be/ZIhLrEgWqOA?...

Bay news alert! Underwater grass increased in three out of four of the Bay’s salinity zones, with historic gains in the “very salty” Polyhaline Zone near the mouth of the Bay. Still, losses in the fourth and largest zone resulted in a 1% decrease Bay-wide. www.chesapeakebay.net/news/pressre...

The results are in for this year's baby bird names! The two osprey sisters have been named Luna and Hope. The eyas sister and brother are Betty and Pickles. Lastly, the heron siblings have been deemed Dino and Harry. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped name this year's baby birds.

Today's the final day you can cast a vote to name the chicks featured on our wildlife webcams, in partnership with explore.org Submit your vote now at buff.ly/qyHOAzU

Over twenty million years ago, the cliffs of calvert county were covered with a warm, shallow sea. Once the waters receded, millions of fossils were exposed. Take a summer trip to Calvert Cliffs State Park and start that shark tooth collection. buff.ly/0JbYkeC

Help us #NameThatBird! Vote on your favorite names for the various chicks featured on our wildlife webcams, in partnership with explore.org You have until August 10 to cast a vote for your favorite chick name. Make your choice today at buff.ly/qyHOAzU

For the past 5 years, Land and Water Conservation Fund funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act has increased hunting & fishing access across the nation without using taxpayer dollars but today, on the 5th anniversary of this act, #LWCF is at risk & we may lose important projects forever.

What's on your summer book list? We're reading Campfire Stories: Chesapeake Bay, Tales and Travel Companion. This book invites readers on a journey through Bay ecology, history and culture and more. Learn more in our Shorelines newsletter at issuu.com/jodycouser/d...

312 public access sites have been added to the Chesapeake Bay watershed - surpassing the goal set in the Watershed Agreement! These sites will support the region’s outdoor recreation industry and help people connect with the Bay’s rivers, streams and shorelines. www.chesapeakebay.net/news/pressre...

Help us #NameThatBird! Vote today on your favorite names for the various chicks featured on our wildlife webcams, in partnership with explore.org You have until August 10 to cast a vote for your favorite chick name. Make your choice today at buff.ly/qyHOAzU

Did you know there are 348,411 miles of mapped streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed in our newly released dataset? That’s more than the distance from Earth to the Moon! Explore the data today at arcg.is/1y0mOW3

Sad news to report out of the osprey nest. Unfortunately, the youngest chick expired not too long ago. This could be from a number of reasons: dehydration, heat, hunger, etc. Though sad, these things occur in nature. We'll remember this little chick!

This year's BayPaddle saw over 270 paddlers from all walks of life join in to support the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy its natural beauty. Congrats to all participants and we can't wait for next year! www.wmar2news.com/news/region/...

Avid readers, listen up! Join Chesapeake Conservancy and Patagonia Baltimore on July 29 for a discussion on climate change and themes presented in the book "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder amid the Arctic Climate Crisis," by Jon Waterman. Register at into-the-thaw.splashthat.com

Bay Paddle is today! Good luck to all participants and have fun on the Bay. We're rooting for all of you! Learn more about this one-of-a-kind adventure at www.baypaddle.org 📸: 410 Films

Chessie and Nova. Bubbles and Pickles. Titanosaur and Brewster. These are just some of the names submitted for this year's chicks. Submit your name idea at forms.gle/Y9Bzk4ULZdYM...

Chesapeake Bay blue crabs dropped in 2025 though experts say this is not due to overfishing. Pollution, habitat loss, and predators such as invasive blue catfish all threaten the species. Read more at www.chesapeakebay.net/news/pressre... 📸: Chesapeake Bay Program

Help us #NameThatBird! We're excited to announce a bird naming contest for this year's baby birds. Submit your favorite name ideas for the baby osprey, eyases and herons by Wednesday, July 30. Get creative and submit your favorite names at forms.gle/VjMffE2Mxmh9...

Happy banding day! We're happy to share that all three osprey chicks were successfully banded earlier today. Thank you to Craig Koppie, a raptor biologist, for banding the three chicks. Craig confirmed that there were 2 females and 1 male. Don't miss a moment at buff.ly/oLwADRA 📸: Craig Koppie

Dolphin sightings used to be rare in the Bay due to heavy pollution. Today, dolphins are spotted more and more during summer. Have you ever seen a Bay dolphin? www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/fie...

There's still momentum for the Chesapeake National Recreation Area! On April 10, the CNRA Act was reintroduced in the 119th Congress. Fingers crossed for momentum! Learn more about this effort in our summer Shorelines newsletter at issuu.com/jodycouser/d...

We'll have a sunny day again! Plan for a paddling adventure at these hot spots once the weather lucks out. buff.ly/eSrsbky