Chesapeake Conservancy

08/23/2026

One of our favorite birds!

08/22/2026

10 miles of new trails and a pedestrian bridge will soon to be added to Patapsco Valley State Park. Thank you Program Open Space, Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for this recreation expansion.

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Maryland's Patapsco Valley State Park is planning to build a pedestrian bridge to a secluded area and add 10 miles of new trails.

08/21/2026

Beside one of Anne Arundel County, Maryland’s busiest corridors, across from the Annapolis Mall, 47-acres of forest in the Saltworks Creek watershed are now permanently protected.

Learn more about this conservation success and the partners that made it possible in our summer Shorelines newsletter at https://buff.ly/SsasIOZ

Anne Arundel County Government Scenic Rivers Land Trust Chesapeake Bay Trust Maryland Department of Natural Resources Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks County Executive Steuart Pittman Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth Lisa D. B. Rodvien - District 6 Councilwoman

📸: Anne Arundel County

08/20/2026

Thank you to Chesapeake Conservancy board member Randall “Randy” Larrimore for this beautiful tribute to his late stepbrother, Doug Smarte, and to all who have served our country.

We’re proud to have played a part in conserving the recently expanded Oyster House Park, a special place along the Nanticoke River, now home to the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance.

08/19/2026

We're excited to announce that this year's osprey chick will be named Poppy after our incredible volunteer.

Despite a turbulent and hot summer, Poppy has been resilient and fledged. We expect Poppy to leave the nest soon for their first migration south, followed shortly by Tom and Audrey.

Don't miss a moment from our favorite osprey family and tune in at https://buff.ly/8RwuPWB

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08/18/2026

Join Chesapeake Conservancy for a tour of Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner!"

Explore this landmark of history while discovering its lasting legacy, natural resources, current events and surrounding communities.

Learn more and register today at https://buff.ly/3xa19us

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08/17/2026

We want to extend a large thank you and congratulations to Michaela Rolecki, our CORE Susquehanna AmeriCorps member.

During her year of service, Rolecki coordinated and led the collection and distribution of 13,000+ live stakes which allowed the program to hit the milestone of a total 100,000 stakes! Rolecki also planned, planted and maintained a pollinator garden on Susquehanna University's campus.

Rolecki has been a fantastic team member and partner and, we are eager to see where her skills lead her!

08/16/2026

Couldn’t agree more!

08/15/2026

Menhaden are a key food source for many species in the Chesapeake Bay, especially osprey. Overfishing of menhaden poses one of the largest threats to osprey populations since DDT.

What would this loss mean? Join our friends at Virginia Osprey Foundation, INC for an in-person screening of the documentary, the Last Osprey, and discover the importance of this Chesapeake icon.

08/14/2026

Help us welcome Dr. Zhengxiao Yan, our new data specialist with the Conservation Innovation Center!

Dr. Yan will use geospatial data science and artificial intelligence to address environmental and conservation challenges in the Chesapeake region. We're eager to see the amazing research projects and tools he'll develop.

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