An Ignoble Experiment: Have you ordered your poster and read about protecting the Chesapeake Bay?

2021/05/06

Have you ordered your poster and read about protecting the Chesapeake Bay?

The Chesapeake Bay May See New Federal Park and Heritage Area Designations

The Chesapeake Bay is well-loved along the mid-Atlantic coast for its substantial natural beauty and array of recreational opportunities. It is also a significant economic resource for states connected by the watershed. Known to support more than 3,600 species of plant and animal life and fed by 50 major tributaries (streams and rivers), the Chesapeake Bay was formed 12,000 years ago when glaciers melted and flooded the Susquehanna River valley. Today, the Chesapeake Bay has made regional headlines at WTOP News because “The Maryland congressional delegation is pushing legislation to protect and enhance the natural resources throughout Southern Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay area with new federal park and heritage designations...