River otters are making a comeback – and in surprising places around the Chesapeake Bay
Story by Karl Blankenship Four decades ago, populations of the river otter, a playful, whiskered
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Bird Friendly Yards of the Bay
North Beach, MD: The Ellisons Glenn and Misty Ellison maintain a year-round bird haven in
What to Do About Blue Catfish? Enjoy ‘Em!
By John Page Williams Like ‘em or not, blue catfish are here to stay in
New National Database Helps Track Abandoned Vessels
By Krista Pfunder Every year, the threat from abandoned boats in the Chesapeake increases. Abandoned and
By Sea or By Land Series: St. Michaels
By Krista Pfunder When looking for a quick getaway with friends, I frequently head to
Maryland and Virginia Celebrate 250 Years of America
Nearly every county in Maryland and Virginia is hosting a special 250th Anniversary celebration this
New Visitor to the Bay: Skate Spotted in the Choptank
By Krista Pfunder A ShoreRivers team monitoring underwater grass beds in the Lower Choptank River
Sail250 Comes to Maryland June 24-30
By Krista Pfunder International tall ships, military ships and aircraft celebrating the 250th anniversary of
VA’s Sweet South Anna River Flexes New Mussels
By John Page WilliamsPhotos by Sue Mangan Photography Folksinger Alice Gerrard must have known something
Summer Season Series: The Art of the Raft Up
By Joan Wenner Basic boating handbooks devote some space to ‘rafting up’—the term describing multiple
Crabs, Whales and Fossils, Oh My!
Help Track the Locations and Movements of Bay Creatures By Krista Pfunder Small towns along
Q&A with the Chesapeake Legal Alliance: Water quality standards and the Chesapeake Bay
Water quality standards and the Chesapeake Bay By Bay Journal Staff Every summer, swimmers wade