Assateague Coastal Trust

10/21/2026

One of our favorite young stewards, Becket goes above and beyond turning his dedication to beach cleanups into a powerful environmental and marketing campaign that reflects his artistic creativity.

Assateague Coastal Trust is beyond honored that Becket created the “Stash the Trash” poster and other promotional materials.

He’s not only helping keep our beaches green and clean—he’s also sharing his artistic flair with the community.

Thank you, Becket, for your hard work, vision, and passion! 🌊♻️🎨
Heather Bailey 💙

I mean- REALLY! Check this out!!

10/19/2026

Clean water is at the heart of everything we do.
At Assateague Coastal Trust, we’re turning our mission into action by educating our community about the importance of protecting our waterways and raising awareness about how emerging data centers may impact our precious water resources. Because an informed community is a powerful force for protecting the waters we all depend on.

Mark your calendar for "People Over Data Centers" — a one-day conference in Baltimore where you'll meet people just like you from every corner of the state in search of inspiration, organizing tools, legal information, and networking opportunities in our fight to reform data center development.

With compelling local and national speakers, plus panels covering everything from water pollution to electricity rate hikes to local moratorium victories, you’ll find what you need to protect and defend your community at the municipal, county, and state level.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2026 | BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER

The Agenda
Here is a quick sample of the topics we plan to address during panel discussions related to potential regulatory guardrails applied to new AI data centers:

-Data centers and environmental justice: The impact on overburdened and underserved communities
-Protecting water resources, prime farmland, and open space.
-Data center impacts on utility bills and the grid: Demanding lower rates and a better system for the future
-A push for a moratorium and real standards? What should real reform look like in 2027

“Promises vs. Reality”
The Line Up : Advocates, Legislators, and Thought Leaders
At this summit, you’ll learn what people like you are already doing to pause AI data centers where they live. You’ll leave inspired, informed, and energized to push for policies that only a massive movement like this one can achieve on data centers. We’ll give you new tools and tons of networking opportunities to make this fight part of your life.
For more Info-

Sat. Nov. 7, 2026 | Baltimore, MD CLICK TO GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! Hosted by: Our Sponsors : Mark your calendar for “People Over Data Centers” — a one-day conference in Baltimore where you’ll meet people just like you from every corner of the state in search of inspiration, organizing tools, ...

10/18/2026

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour is coming to Salisbury & Ocean City, MD!

Assateague Coastal Trust is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour to Salisbury, MD on October 29 & Ocean City, MD on November 5, 2026 at Salisbury University & Seacrets. Same incredible film program, with two unique locations to choose from. Salisbury University and Seacrets, Morley Hall. Join in the fun that evening with great live and silent auctions!

Learn more by going to https://buff.ly/ObWsP2e

10/18/2026

Grab those tickets!! Don’t take a chance with another year of sell- out! Be the early bird!🐦
EDIT- tickets are only available through our website and will be at Will Call the evening of the films. Any 2nd party trying to resell tickets through Facebook are not honored.

- SAVE THE DATES!
THE Assateague Coastal Trust - 16th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival IS COMING TO SU & SEACRETS!
October 29th and November 5th
🎬 GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎬

The countdown is ON! We’re just ONE MONTH AWAY from one of the biggest nights of the year for Assateague Coastal Trust —and if the last two years are any indication, you’ll want to get your tickets before they’re gone!

For the past two years, we’ve SOLD OUT and this year, we have OH, WHAT A NIGHT lined up for you!

Join us at Salisbury University or the infamous Seacrets - Morley Hall for an evening celebrating adventure, conservation, wildlife, wild places, and the people working to protect them.

🎬 12 Incredible Short Environmental Films
🎬Live Music by the Amazing Rob Bailey to Set the Mood
🎬Food & Beverage Specials
🎬Live & Silent Auctions Featuring Incredible, In-Kind Donations from Local Businesses and Organizations
🎬50/50 Raffle
🎬 RED CARPET RAFFLE Throughout the Evening
🌎 And a WHOLE LOT of Wild & Scenic Energy!

Thursday, October 29th - SU
Thursday, November 6th- Seacrets-Morley Hall
Doors open: 5:30 PM - Films begin: 7:00 PM

We are incredibly grateful to many of the local businesses, organizations, artists, and community partners who have shown their love for our mission with generous sponsorships and in-kind auction donations. Your support helps make this night possible and helps ACT continue our work for clean water and healthy coastal bays.

And a very special thank-you to our Wild & Scenic National Partners for helping bring these powerful films to screens across the country and right here on the Eastern Shore.

Hydro Flask • Earthjustice • HHMI/WildHope • Nia Capital

ONE MONTH. 12 FILMS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT.
Because we’d hate for you to hear about it afterward and say… “I should have gotten my ticket.” 😉

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE — get yours before we sell out again!
www.ACTforBays.org

10/15/2026

Well- what can we say?
Our amazing Board Member Dan Worral, owner of Fallen Pine Oyster Company has been busy shucking at the US Oyster Festival! GO Dan!!

5,000 OYSTERS. ONE BIG WEEKEND. LET’S SHUCKING GO!!

We’re heading to the 60th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival this weekend, and we’re bringing Maryland’s SALTIEST oysters with us!!

We’ll have 5,000 of our famous Salt Buoys & Wild Ponies ready to serve up ALL WEEKEND LONG! And here's a little something extra... Purchase a dozen oysters and receive a complimentary Fallen Pine koozie!

And the best part? Our very own Dan the Oysterman is stepping up to compete in the oyster shucking competition! Show him some love and cheer him on!!

Come hungry, bring your oyster-loving friends, and find the Fallen Pine crew at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds October 17th & 18th!

LET’S GET SHUCKED!!

10/13/2026

If you missed Taylor, your Assateague Coastkeeper, on Ocean 98.1 WOCM this morning, you missed a very special announcement!

Get your tickets now for the Assateague Coastal Trust - 16th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Seacrets before we sell out! With an incredible lineup of films, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
🎟️ Grab your tickets today! www.ACTforBays.org

10/12/2026

Today, Assateague Coastal Trust honors Indigenous Peoples Day by recognizing the enduring presence, histories, cultures, and sovereignty of the Indigenous peoples connected to the lands and waters we now call Assateague Island and the Eastern Shore.

Protecting coastal ecosystems also means listening to and learning from Indigenous knowledge, stewardship, and longstanding relationships with the natural world. We invite our community to reflect, learn, and support Indigenous-led efforts to protect land, water, and culture.

10/10/2026

Come hang with us at Harbor Day! It's a celebration of our beloved Coastal Bays and we are thrilled to be here. Hope to see you out here.

Today we're showing off our bacterial monitoring program, and we're talking to people about what's going on with proposed undersea cables, and our upcoming efforts in the 2027 legislative session. Come learn and help us fight for clean water in the Coastal Bays!