EASTON, MD Rivers is proud to announce that it has received the largest award in the organization’s history —more than $9 million in grant funding for six high-impact restoration projects across the Eastern Shore — through the State of Maryland’s Clean Water Commerce Account Program, administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Each of […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD ShoreRivers — thanks to new funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Environmental Education Grant Program — is expanding their work as a certified Maryland Green Center to Dorchester County by partnering with the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Educators (MAEOE) and Dorchester County Public Schools (DCPS) to build the school district’s capacity […]
Continue ReadingOn October 20, 2024 William A. Anderson, II was named the 2024 recipient of the ShoreRivers Award for Environmental Stewardship during the organization’s Rendezvous at the Farmstead event at Kent Island Resort. This annual award recognizes an individual or entity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for their transformational accomplishments as a steward of the environment. […]
Continue ReadingShoreRivers is thrilled to announce that it has received a three-year grant from the Robert F. Schumann Foundation to support its River-Friendly Yards program. ShoreRivers’ River-Friendly Yards program combines community education with hands-on, roots-in-the-ground restoration planting projects. With this generous funding, ShoreRivers will be able to activate more planting projects with more communities, and provide […]
Continue ReadingShoreRivers is proud to announce that its highly anticipated fall Rendezvous event is returning for a third year, with guests invited to the Farmstead at Kent Island Resort on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1–4pm. Secure your spot now to enjoy an autumn afternoon on Thompson Creek while celebrating the people and programs of […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD ShoreRivers is proud to announce a new partnership with Caroline County Recreation and Parks to co-develop and implement programming where fifth-grade students will investigate the question: “are our rivers swimmable and fishable?” Planning stages for this new initiative have already begun, and programming will take place next summer. Through this program, students will […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD Calling all readers! This fall, ShoreRivers is offering two free opportunities to take an immersive journey into the history of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, exploring the role its rivers play in our way of life — then, now, and in the future. Scheduled for September 17 and October 17, 2024 this pair of special […]
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, September 15, ShoreRivers will host its 20th 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 thriving rivers cherished by all Eastern Shore communities. Riders of all ages and levels are welcome to register for fully […]
Continue ReadingShoreRivers is proud to be in the midst of four separate projects to develop and design conservation and best management practices that will, in turn, protect local waterways. The restorative design of a headwater stream on the mainstem of the Sassafras River is the focus of one project as part of a holistic, nature-based conservation […]
Continue ReadingJoin ShoreRivers this summer for its beloved big-tent party on the banks of the Chester River! ShoreRivers’ annual Solstice Celebration scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Wilmer Park in Chestertown, 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; […]
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