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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:

  • Strengthen the protection and management of the Reserve Components to advance Bay conservation, research and education.
     

  • Increase the use of science and Reserve sites to address management issues.
     

  • 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)



CBNERR Announcements

Announcements

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/
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