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Save the Bay Blog July 2021 Save the Bay News: Herons, Oysters, and a New Kind of Classroom July 23, 2021 Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at how cities can be home to wildlife and provide students with hands-on educational nature experiences. Kids Learn about Our Watershed Anytime with Backyard Bay Savers July 20, 2021 Learning comes naturally when students find connections to their everyday lives. Backyard Bay Savers shines a new light on what kids see every day in our region. Cuidando los Ríos July 19, 2021 Efraín Carcamo y sus tres hijos cruzan rocas en la orilla del río James en Richmond, buscando basura que la corriente dejó entre piedras y ramas. Healing Waters July 19, 2021 Efrain Carcamo passes on his love of nature to his three children as they hunt for litter lodged by the current among rocks and branches along the James River in Richmond, VA. Pivotal Partners in Saving the Bay July 16, 2021 How a small but mighty team is working to restore the Bay, address climate change, and educate the next generation of clean water stewards. Brock Classroom Wraps Up Its First School Year July 15, 2021 In the heart of Virginia Beach, a city classroom connects students directly to nature. Sharks: From Miocene to Modern Day July 14, 2021 We’ve all heard about sharks in the Bay, but did you know that these apex predators have actually been living here long before us humans ever showed up? How to Get Pennsylvania Farmers to Save the Chesapeake Bay July 13, 2021 Environmentalists believe reducing runoff from Pennsylvania farms is key to restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland’s 5 Million Tree Program Will Help Protect the Shore July 7, 2021 Climate change is a pressing threat to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Planting trees is a cost-effective way to help insulate communities against climate change and mitigate its more devastating effects. Baltimore Marks Milestone in Addressing Sewer Overflows July 6, 2021 After years of advocacy, a major upgrade at the city’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant will help prevent millions of gallons of sewage from flowing into Baltimore Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Herons in Harrisburg July 2, 2021 Endangered Yellow-crowned Night-Herons are finding unexpected refuge in urban neighborhoods. Protect Mussels Too July 1, 2021 Nearly half of all mussel species face extinction, threatened by pollution and disease. July Save the Bay Blog 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2020 2019 2018 2017 Stay up to date about the Bay! Sign Up Recent Posts The Trees That Never Were Dangers of a Drought Upcoming Menhaden Management Meeting Menhaden Study Delay Leaves Important Questions Unanswered Harnessing the "Little Bivalve" to Produce Big Results for the Bay Federal Funding Freeze for Pennsylvania Farmers Is a Blow to Momentum for Cleaner Waterways An "Amazing Gift" of Land Conservation Save the Bay News: Menhaden, the Perfect Classroom, and the Garden that Grew We Must Go On Our Charge Is Clear: Focus on What People and Nature Need
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