MUST READING - According to a new technical report from NOAA/USGS, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten the health and vitality of U.S. coastal communities' social, economic, and natural systems. The report, Coastal Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerabilities: a technical input to the 2013 National Climate Assessment, authored by leading scientists and experts, emphasizes the need for increased coordination and planning to ensure U.S. coastal communities are resilient against the effects of climate change. A special section is devoted to Chesapeake Bay issues.
JOIN - RENEW - DONATE via PayPal. We now can process payments electronically, saving paper and the need to write a check. Please go to our Support page.NUTRIENT TRADING IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED: Read this informative article by VES Director Mike Peirson.
WHAT IF THERE'S AN OIL SPILL OFF THE COAST? Several VES representatives attended a workshop on response to an oil spill, including the use of surface dispersants. Read Director Ken Schultz's insightful review of the topic.Also, read Director Dr. Mike Peirson's insightful article on chicken waste (litter) issues.
VES Director Dr. Mike Peirson, an expert on aquaculture, writes here about how shellfish aquaculture benefits our waterways.
David Turner partners with Shorekeeper. We're proud to be working with this noted sculptor, who has created an exclusive bronze sculpture of a black skimmer for us (see photo below). We're presenting these to the recipients of our Waterway Guardian Awards (see photo below) and David is selling them to the public as well, with $100 of the proceeds being donated to Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper. Read a recent news story about the partnership, and go to Turner Sculpture to see more photos and order one.
SEE A PROBLEM ON YOUR CREEK? Contact our Shorekeeper.
Our Waterway Guardian Awards were presented for the first time at the 2013 Clamboree, as we recognized the contributions of two of our outstanding citizens and waterway protectors, Vic Schmidt and Sally Richardson, who is pictured below. Read more here.
NOMINATE a deserving person, group, agency, or business who has been a positive force for protecting Eastern Shore waterways. The 2013 Shorekeeper Waterway Guardian Awards are already being considered, and we want to recognize those who have made a difference. Read more about this.
SEA LEVEL RISE - and Your Homeowner's Insurance. Read insights into this matter from VES Director Dr. MIke Peirson.
WANTED: CREEKWATCHERS. The number of people who are monitoring what's happening on local waterways has grown, but we need more. See if your creek is listed and sign up on our Creek Watchers page.
TMDL Info - We have a number of links to web sites with information about the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) issue and related matters. Be informed about Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Read Director Dr. Mike Peirson's informativearticle about the current situation, as well as Shorekeeper Dave Burden's blog entry about this.
Public Outreach
Shorekeeper Dave Burden mans our booth at the Watershed Walk area of the annual Onancock Harborfest, where
a number of conservation organizations talk to the public and especially provide information to youngsters
