CLEAN THE BAY DAY - JUNE 2. We're pitching in with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) on their initiative to remove debris from the Bay's shorelines. Can you devote three hours to this? Cleanup is from 9 A.M. to noon, with collection sites at Oyster, Morley's Wharf, and Tangier Island. To join the effort, and get more info, sign up at CBF's Clean The Bay site. Last year, more than 6,500 volunteers removed approximately 200,000 pounds of debris from more than 500 miles of streams and shorelines. You can be part of this!
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.
Be informed about Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Read Director Dr. Mike Peirson's informative article about the current situation, as well as Shorekeeper Dave Burden's blog entry about this, objections to the current EPA mandate, and our recent newspaper ad. Visit our TMDL page for informative links.
The state's survey of public oyster grounds - the Baylor Grounds - is over 100 years old and may not properly reflect the changing seaside environment today. Director Heather Terry Lusk writes about efforts to address this situation.
Read the Shorekeeper's view of proposals to expand poultry farming on the Eastern Shore. What we say...
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.
NOMINATE a deserving person, group, agency, or business who has been a positive force for protecting Eastern Shore waterways. The Shorekeeper Waterway Guardian Awards debuts this summer, and we want to recognize those who have made a difference. Read more about this.
WANTED: CREEK WATCHERS. 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.
Become part of the Shorekeeper's Creek Watcher program and help us monitor local waters. We can't be everywhere on our own, but we can if you help.
Public Outreach at the Onancock Harborfest, Sept. 10, 2011
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
The Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper
4th Annual Clamboree at Chatham Vineyards
It was a great Clamboree at Chatham Vineyards! Better than ever with great food, super prizes, and a sold-out crowd. Thanks to attendees, and to sponsors Grayson Chesser, George & Barbara Reiger, Southeast Expeditions, Cherrystone Aqua Farms, Blue Crab Bay Co., Chincoteague Oyster Farms, and Sewansecott Clams & Oysters. See event photos on the Clamboree page.
