Higher river flows in the spring push back the ocean's salty influence; in autumn, drier weather diminishes river flow and the ocean marches up the estuary. The habitats and migration patterns of many Bay creatures, including Blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass, rely on this cycle of change.
In this episode, CBF President Will Baker talks with CBF’s resident dolphin geek Maryland Scientist Doug Myers about the increase of dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay.
Join us for these upcoming forums and ask your candidates for local office what they will do to clean up your local rivers and creeks and the Chesapeake Bay.
A portion of the sales of these Nancy Hammond signed and numbered limited edition giclée prints will provide critical funding for CBF's mission programs.
In this issue: horseshoe crabs, billions of oysters and millions of trees, all kinds of crabs, healthy soil, Pine Creek Gorge, and more.
Help plant more trees in Pennsylvania!
Tell Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Mark Belton not to dredge this critical resource!
Ask the EPA to hold the Bay states accountable for the clean water goals they committed to.
Calling all restaurants and oyster lovers--If you serve oysters or enjoy them this season we want to recycle your shells.
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