May 25, 2022 | Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Reserves
In 2021, Tribal, locality, and regional stakeholders from Virginia’s Coastal Zone Management (CZM) program did something unprecedented: they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on environmental conservation initiatives while promoting sustainable economic development within the Lower Chickahominy River Watershed.
Nov 19, 2020 | Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Hudson River, New York, Kachemak Bay, Alaska, Lake Superior, Wisconsin, Mission-Aransas, Texas, Reserves, What We Work For
Reserve staff from around the System are receiving formal accolades for their work in support of estuaries and coastal communities. A big congratulations to these NERRS superstars—and thank you for all you do!
Sep 30, 2020 | ACE Basin, South Carolina, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Informed Citizens, Lake Superior, Wisconsin, Reserves, What We Work For
Reserve educators have rallied behind students, teachers, and parents all dealing with the challenges of science learning during COVID-19. From coast to coast, Reserves are providing online programs to engage children with estuaries safely.
Feb 28, 2019 | Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Informed Citizens, Reserves
The marshes of Chesapeake Bay are among the most beautiful and the most threatened. Early this month, more than 230 stakeholders, gathered for a first-of-its-kind, regional dialogue on how to advance marsh and community resilience in the face of sea level rise and other stressors.
Jan 21, 2019 | Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Healthy Habitats, Reserves
Ken Moore is leaving some big waders to fill at our Virginia Reserve, but we know that Carl Friedrichs is up to the challenge!
Aug 15, 2018 | Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Healthy Habitats
Our Virginia reserve’s monitoring program keeps tabs on local water quality and wetlands to help understand and manage Chesapeake Bay’s habitats. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Reserve. Chesapeake Bay’s “secret garden” is experiencing a bumper crop of seagrass,...