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Reclaim the Chesapeake Bay Public Awareness Campaign

Reclaim the Bay LogoAll of us who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are linked to the Bay by many pathways. Whether we live right on the water or miles from the Chesapeake, our actions have a profound effect on the Bay.

Maryland has made great progress in working toward restoring the Chesapeake Bay to its former glory. Through the Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), MDE is working together with other State agencies, federal and local governments, non-profits and Marylanders to help find cost-effective solutions for WIP compliance to ensure that the Chesapeake Bay is fully restored to a healthy and pollution-free resource for generations of Marylanders to enjoy. 

Many factors contribute to the degradation of our waterways. In 2013, our goal is simple. Through outreach and education we will work to communicate our successes and encourage more Marylanders to get involved in restoring the Bay. Simple activities such as recycling, stormwater management in our backyards and relying less on our personal vehicles to get around are just a few examples of easy changes everyone can make.

Bay restoration is a work in progress that will take the cooperation of government and citizens to fully achieve by our 2025 goal. Learn what you can do to help restore the Bay. Please help us in our efforts to reclaim the Chesapeake Bay.

Events:

Allegany County Student Tree Planting Day
Wednesday, April 24, 10:00 a.m.
Jaycee Field, Cumberland, MD

Earth Day Poster Contest Winner Announcement:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
John Eager Howard Elementary School
2011 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217

Groundwater Awareness Week Event:
What's in Your Well Water?
Thursday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.
Sandy Point State Park

Groundwater Awareness Week Event:
Importance of Septic Maintenance in Western MD
Tuesday, March 12, 2 p.m.
Washington County

Maryland Stormwater Symposium
Monday, March 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Miller Senate Building -- By Invitation Only

Watershed Implementation Program Webinar for local WIP teams
Tuesday, February 26, 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

Reclaim the Bay Poster Contest Announcement
Thursday, January 31

Reclaim the Bay Kickoff
Thursday, January 31, 10 a.m.
Maryland Science Center


Check back frequently, as we add new events to the
outreach calendar

 

 

Partners:
Click on our partner logos to learn more about their efforts to support Bay Restoration

MDE logo MDA logo Oyster Recovery Partnership SHA logo
DNR logo UMCES logo CBF	logo MDP logo
CBP logo MEA logo

SGG logo 

Sea Grant logo
CBT logo

 

More Information:

Chesapeake Bay TMDL
WIP: Phase II
Baystat
Chesapeake Bay Fact Sheet

Contact:

Adrienne Diaczok
Communications and Outreach Manager
410-537-3172
adiaczok@mde.state.md.us