Severn River Association

10/19/2026

LAST CALL: Tomorrow night at AACC.

Explore how nature, especially oceans, rivers, lakes, and even everyday encounters with water, can reduce stress, restore attention, regulate the nervous system, and deepen well-being.

Register here, https://tinyurl.com/346f5sw5

10/16/2026

We hosted an enthusiastic group of people with the Maryland Critical Area Commission yesterday on a tour of our new living shoreline in the Wardour community. Funded by the City of Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay Trust, Restoration Manager Ben Fertig was delighted to show this project off.

Living shorelines are a great restoration method that provides protection against erosion, provides a habitat for aquatic wildlife, and increases biodiversity. If you or your community have interest in replacing a bulkhead or riprap with a living shoreline, reach out to [email protected].

10/14/2026

Executive Director Jesse Iliff was interviewed by the Baltimore Sun regarding our recent grant awards. Read the article here, https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/10/14/maryland-chesapeake-bay-grant-funding/

10/12/2026

Our next Severnside Chat is one month away. Sign up to tune in about how YOU can make a difference as a champion of the Severn River. Register here, https://tinyurl.com/3jx3fbdt

10/11/2026

Thanks to all who signed on to our Osprey Action Alert urging the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to cut the allowable catch of menhaden in the Bay in half. Osprey depend on this critical filter fish to raise their young, and 479 SRA supporters stepped up to protect them. Kudos to all of you, and thanks for standing with us! The ASMFC will issue its final decision by November 12, 2026. Stay tuned!

Photo credit: JerryPrezioso, NOAA

10/09/2026

Don't forget to sign up for this upcoming talk about mental health and the effects of nature!

Explore how nature, especially oceans, rivers, lakes, and even everyday encounters with water, can reduce stress, restore attention, regulate the nervous system, and deepen well-being.

Register here, https://tinyurl.com/346f5sw5

10/07/2026

Last call! Deadline is 11:59pm 10/9!

10/06/2026

SRA is excited to announce that we will be partnering with Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Oyster Recovery Partnership on a new project to develop and begin implementation of a science-based, stakeholder-driven restoration action plan for the tidal Severn River. This plan will accelerate ecosystem recovery across shallow water habitats in our watershed. This is supported by a recently awarded $750,000 Small Watershed grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

This project is a key step in advancing comprehensive management of tidal habitats through a single, coordinated restoration plan. The plan will work toward achieving water quality targets for the Severn River while meeting the needs of local constituents and interest groups, and supporting progress towards the revised 2025 Chesapeake Bay Agreement goals and priorities.

10/05/2026

Team SRA had a good time riding at Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Century Ride yesterday, despite the consistent drizzle. Thank you to everyone who registered for Team SRA, we hope to see you next year!

10/02/2026

This event is filling up fast, grab your tickets today to secure a spot!

Don't forget to secure your tickets for the joint SRA and Friends of Annapolis Symphony Orchestra event celebrating their 2026-2027 season, In Nature's Realm. Find more information here, https://annapolissymphony.org/events/celebrate-the-severn/