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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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Brand New ESTUARIES.GOV Website and Curriculum
Explore the Estuaries 101
Curriculum, Real Time Data and many more education
resources. Visit
www.estuaries.gov
Bioblitz –
An Environmental Treasure Hunt
The 3rd
Annual BioBlitz, a 24-hour treasure hunt, will be held at
Otter Point Creek this fall on Sept. 13 & 14. Plan now to
join Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve (CBNERR-MD) partners, scientists and fellow
earthlings at as we scour the Reserves in a fun-filled race
against time searching for the animals and plants that live
within the Reserve. For details on how to participate, visit
the CBNERR-MD website:
http://www.otterpointcreek.org/
BioBlitz/default.aspx
Exciting Opportunities
The
Research Reserve is currently accepting applications for
internships. For position descriptions and application
instructions
click here.
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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