News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce a brand-new initiative that will have direct benefits to Eastern Shore water quality: Tree the Shore! Thanks to a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to ShoreRivers, the Tree the Shore program will fund the planting of 1,000 new trees throughout Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, Easton, and Federalsburg. Trees must be […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD ShoreRivers is currently accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for its Easton-based Elizabeth Brown Memorial Summer Internship. The selected intern will gain experience in a variety of activities including restoration, water quality monitoring, outreach, enforcement, and education. They will also be trained in scientific water quality monitoring equipment and protocols, complete […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD Adkins Arboretum received a 2023 Chesapeake Bay Trust Outreach grant to partner with ShoreRivers on a “Naturally Better Landscaping” project that strives to educate and empower local homeowner associations to adopt environmentally-friendly landscaping practices. The project was prompted by the passage of Maryland House Bill 322, which prohibits HOA governing bodies from restricting […]
Continue ReadingAs part of its efforts to protect and restore Eastern Shore waterways, ShoreRivers regularly works to identify and address all pollution sources, including nutrient pollution and harmful bacteria that can be introduced from recreational boaters’ waste. Boat discharge, especially in marinas, high boat traffic areas, and sheltered coves, can lead to pollution hotspots that pose […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD: ShoreRivers is proud to announce that its fall Rendezvous event is returning for a second year—this time at The Oaks, a beautiful, newly-renovated waterfront hotel on the banks of Oak Creek in Easton. Save the date for Sunday, November 5, from 1–4pm to experience this enticing event. The recipe for this year’s Riverside […]
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, September 17, 2023 ShoreRivers will host its 19th Ride for Clean Rivers—a chance for cyclists to ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of the organization’s work for clean waterways. Riders of all ages and levels are welcome to register for fully supported Metric Century (62-mile), 35-mile, […]
Continue ReadingCelebrate the end of summer with ShoreRivers and the Miles-Wye Riverkeeper at the Shaw Bay Raft-Up Concert from 3–6 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The Eastport Oyster Boys will be making their 20th appearance and the Wye River Band will be back for their fourth at this free concert, which aims to raise funds […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: ShoreRivers was proud to present its 2023 Award for Environmental Stewardship to the Robert F. Schumann Foundation as part of the organization’s annual Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 24, at Wilmer Park in Chestertown. This award recognizes an individual or entity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for their transformational accomplishments as a steward […]
Continue ReadingJoin ShoreRivers this summer for its beloved big-tent party on the banks of the Chester River! Scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Wilmer Park in Chestertown, ShoreRivers’ annual Solstice Celebration includes an open bar with Ten Eyck beer, Crow Vineyards wine, and a signature cocktail; hors d’oeuvres and a full buffet dinner with dessert; […]
Continue ReadingShoreRivers is thrilled to announce its hiring of Ben Ford as the organization’s new Miles-Wye Riverkeeper. “The Chesapeake and the Miles River both hold a special place in my heart—they’ve helped shape who I am and the way I see the world. I even met my wife while waist deep in the Miles! I feel […]
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