Videos

Saving the Bay During COVID-19

25 Nov 2020 00:01:29

This year tested us like no other. But the passion, strength, and resilience of the CBF community continues to shine. Never has our fight for clean water been more important. And never have we been more honored and overwhelmed by the unyielding support of the CBF family.
Closing Remarks

10 Nov 2020 00:17:38

Danielle Blacklock, NOAA Office of Aquaculture
Welcome and Opening Keynote

10 Nov 2020 00:36:49

Welcome by Don Webster, UMD Extension, and Keynote Address by Paul Zajicek, President, National Aquaculture Association.
Case Study: Homeowner's Living Shoreline Stops Erosion

10 Nov 2020 00:03:55

See how Virginia waterfront property owner Norman Colpitts uses a cost-effective living shoreline to protect his property while benefiting the environment. The living shoreline includes a small oyster reef to prevent erosion on his property. These oysters create wildlife habitat, filter and clean the water, and slow down waves before they erode the shore.
Nutrient Credit Trading: Challenges & Opportunities

10 Nov 2020 00:58:54

Nutrient credit trading has been touted as a gamechanger for the oyster aquaculture industry, but how does it actually work? Growers and experts weigh in on how to take advantage of this growing opportunity and discuss challenges to implementation.
New Horizons: Tech & Innovation in Aquaculture

10 Nov 2020 01:01:37

Growers and experts explore ways in which new and emerging technologies can increase production, streamline farm management, and improve efficiency for higher profits.
Finance: Securing Capital & Protecting Investments

10 Nov 2020 00:58:55

From startup to expansion to maintenance and operations, money makes the oyster farm run. Growers and economists review options for finding capital, maximizing profits, and protecting your investments for long-term financial sustainability.
Marketing & Branding for Industry Diversification

10 Nov 2020 00:58:57

So you’ve got oysters to sell—now what? Marketing and branding are key to success in the aquaculture industry. Growers and experts share their tips and experience to maximize sales and profit.
What is the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint?

29 Oct 2020 00:03:38

The historic Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint is our last, best chance to save the Bay and achieve the fishable, swimmable waters guaranteed by the Clean Water Act. Its success is critical to our region’s health, economy, outdoor heritage, and quality of life. Learn the basics about the Blueprint, how it came to be, and what’s next.
EPA-The Moment for the Chesapeake Bay

08 Oct 2020 00:02:29

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has failed to uphold its Clean Water Act responsibilities to reduce pollution throughout the Bay watershed, a 64,000-square-mile national treasure, which more than 18 million of us call home. So we’re fighting back. We’re taking EPA to court to protect our health, environment, and way of life.