Coronavirus Closes Bay Region Beaches, Some Park Facilities
The coronavirus pandemic that’s keeping many people inside across the Chesapeake Bay watershed is also limiting some outdoor recreational opportunities — closing campgrounds, playgrounds, public beaches and some parks. In Maryland, it’s also putting a crimp in boating.
Authorities issued stay-at-home orders in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia, New York and West Virginia. […]
Ecosystem Highlights
Climate Study Predicts Heavier Rains, Deeper Floodwaters on Eastern Shore
Climate change will fuel heavier downpours and deeper floodwaters on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, according to one of the first detailed looks at … [Read More...]
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Ecosystem Notes
ShoreRivers Announces Teacher Training “Academy”
ShoreRivers is now accepting teacher applications for its Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Academy. The yearlong MWEE Academy … [Read More...]
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- Meet the Scientists Behind the Science at Horn Point Laboratory’s Science Bytes
- Learn to Grow Your Own Oysters This March 21
- Frogs, Forts, Friends, and Outdoor Fun at Pickering Creek EcoCamp!
- Bird Lecture: Helping Birds Adapt to a Changing World
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Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
ESLC Releases Statement on a New Auto-Oriented Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing
In light of the recent announcement by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) is releasing its revised … [Read More...]
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- ESLC Awarded Preservation Grant for Smokestack Repair at Phillips Packing House
