Chesapeake Research Consortium

09/01/2026

It’s back-to-school season! Though your days riding the school bus may be in the past, it’s still the perfect time to learn something new at the CRC Roundtable. This month, we'll be covering freshwater mussels. Register here: https://chesapeake.org/crc-roundtable/

08/17/2026

This week on the CRC Roundtable, we’re talking tidal wetlands! Tidal wetlands are among the Chesapeake Bay’s most valuable landscapes. Join the webinar on Wednesday to ask Ben Sagara from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and Kate Tully from the University of Maryland your wetlands questions: chesapeake.org/crc-roundtable

08/10/2026

Have you said thank you to a marsh lately? Tidal wetlands benefit water quality, wildlife, communities, and more. They are also facing serious challenges, from sea level rise to development. Join the conversation on Wednesday, August 19th from 12-1 to discuss tidal wetland trends and management.

Register here: chesapeake.org/crc-roundtable

07/30/2026

You’re Invited!
Join us for the 2026 CBIP Intern Symposium on Friday, August 7 at Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Philip Merrill Environmental Center or virtually!

Hear from this year’s talented cohort of CBIP interns as they present the impactful work they’ve done with organizations across the Chesapeake Bay watershed – from ecosystem restoration to environmental education and policy.

Connect with future environmental leaders, their mentors, and professionals from across the region.

Register here: https://forms.gle/5pmQ37V6oViLC3XX6

07/14/2026

Pests, disease, and drought - oh my! Our forests are facing all of these threats and more, so how do we keep them healthy to ensure they keep protecting our communities, economy, and the environment?

Join us at tomorrow's CRC Roundtable to hear the expert consensus! 🌳🌲

Registration link: https://chesapeake.org/crc-roundtable/

07/07/2026

Healthy forests mean resilient communities, thriving rural economies, and a cleaner environment. A Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee workshop convened forestry experts to reach consensus on active management strategies to keep our forest healthy. Now we’re bringing those experts to you! Register for July’s CRC Roundtable to be part of the conversation.

Registration link: https://loom.ly/7tuxqnU

06/15/2026

06/04/2026

The tenth biennial Chesapeake Community Research Symposium has come to a close, and we’ll let the numbers speak for themselves!

Gathering over 300 managers, scientists, and stakeholders to explore this year’s theme – Chesapeake Bay Research and Restoration: Next Generation Tools for a Dynamic Future – has generated thought-provoking discussions and sparked new collaborations. Cheers to another successful, impactful conference! 🎉

06/03/2026

The Chesapeake Community Research Symposium featured an impressive 167 session presentations across 17 diverse topics.

The breadth of research on display this year reflects the scale of challenges we have ahead, but Chesapeake Bay scientists, managers, and stakeholders are ready to meet those challenges with new tools, innovative approaches, and cross-sector collaborations.

Explore the sessions topics and presentation abstracts on the Symposium website: https://loom.ly/tzNtQ_I

06/02/2026

Nothing like a lively poster session to end the day!

We closed out the second day of the Chesapeake Community Research Symposium with 39 poster presentations. Thanks to our presenters and engaged attendees!