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Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR-MD) was established in 1985 with
Monie Bay, a large wetland near Deal Island on the lower Eastern Shore,
being the sole component. In 1990 Otter Point Creek and Jug Bay were
added to the reserve. Together, these three reserve components reflect
the diversity of estuarine systems found within the Maryland portion of
the Chesapeake Bay providing essential habitat for commercially as well
as recreationally important fish and crabs, filtering mud from the Bay's
murky waters, and protecting the shoreline from flooding. CBNERR-MD
promotes educational opportunities and scientific study of these
estuarine systems so that we can better manage and successfully restore
these important habitats, as well as enjoy a healthy and productive Bay.
The goals of the Chesapeake
Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland are to:
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Strengthen the protection and
management of the Reserve Components to advance Bay conservation,
research and education.
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Increase the use of science and
Reserve sites to address management issues.
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Enhance peoples’ ability and
willingness to make informed decisions and take responsible actions that
preserves Maryland’s coastal communities and ecosystems.
…Improving Coastal Resource Management in the Chesapeake Bay through
Conservation, Restoration, Research, and Education…
CBNERR Final
Management Plan (July 2008)
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CBNERR Announcements
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Wheel Creek Restoration Project
The Wheel Creek Restoration Project is underway. Harford
County and CBNERR are working with other Bush River Partners
to retrofit stormwater treatment systems, restore streams,
and install rain gardens. If you live in the Wheel Creek
watershed (Edgewood area), you may be eligible to win a free
rain garden! Click here for
more information on the rain garden project
Diving Deeper: Estuaries
A Podcast on estuaries and the National Estuarine Research
Reserve System (April 22, 2009)
Brand New
ESTUARIES.GOV Website and Curriculum
Explore the Estuaries 101
Curriculum, Real Time Data and many more education
resources. Visit
www.estuaries.gov
Volunteers Needed
Whether you are a High School
Student that enjoys working with wetland animals and
learning about what makes them tick, or a boat operator that
would like to share your knowledge and skills, the Otter
Point Creek component of the Chesapeake Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve could use your help. To learn
more about these volunteer opportunities and others visit
http://www.otterpointcreek.org/
Volunteering/default.aspx
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