Tag: Chesapeake Bay
Help The Bay At Tax Time
The Chesapeake Bay Trust relies on the generosity of citizens all across Maryland to ensure we can continue our efforts to keep the Bay clean. Therefore, financial contributions of any amount are always welcomed and encouraged. Marylanders have an opportunity to support the Chesapeake Bay Trust through their Maryland state income tax return by making [...]
VIDEO: Polar Bear Plunge 2012
Photos alone can’t adequately convey the electricity and excitement of the MSP Polar Bear Plunge. Here, you can experience the sights and the sounds–and the screams of “pain” as more than 14,000 people take a dip into the chilly Chesapeake Bay. The event, sponsored by the Maryland State Police is a fundraiser for Special Olympics [...]
More Polar Bear Plunge Photos
Photographer, Kevin Carroll was on the beach for Eye On Annapolis yesterday taking photos for us. And with these, you can certainly tell the difference between a professional photographer and an amateur. Which ones are your favorites? Please take a moment and leave a comment. To view more of Kevin’s work, please visit his Flickr [...]
Polar Bear Plunge 2012 : Photos
Preliminary reports are saying that nearly 15,000 people jumped into the chilly Chesapeake Bay in Sandy Point State Park between Friday and Saturday. This year, the temperatures cooperated. The sun shone and the water was a somewhat tolerable 39 degrees. On Friday, a squall that came through the area blew down the Rams Head Ice [...]
Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival Announces Lineup
The 2012 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival will be held on May 19th and 20that Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland. This year’s lineup includes: Jonny Lang, JJ Grey and Mofro, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Ruthie Foster, Shemekia Copeland, Philipp Fankhauser, Honey Island Swamp Band, Michael Williams Band, Janiva Magness and Lydia Pense [...]
Chesapeake Taste Magazine To Debut In April
Taste of the Bay Acquired By Chesapeake Family Jefferson Communications is pleased to announce today that it has signed an agreement with HDJ Publishing, LLC, to acquire Taste of the Bay Magazine. “We are excited to add Taste of the Bay to our award-winning family of publications,” said Donna Jefferson, publisher. “This regional magazine is [...]
How Do Bay Plates Help The Chesapeake Bay?
Did you know Maryland license plates actually help the Bay? I know it seems crazy, but a simple $20 fee goes a long way to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. And here is a hokey video to prove it. In today’s busy world, I know I don’t have a lot of time to devote [...]
Top Area Videos Of 2011
We went out to our facebook page and asked our fans if they had any favorite videos of the area from 2011 and here is what they said in no particular order. Which one is your favorite? Some footage of Hurricane Irene. This is along he Bestgate Road corridor in Anne Arundel County. Here is [...]
CBT Accepting Applications For Scholarships
Each year, the Trust recognizes outstanding achievements by educators and students who work to engage Marylanders in efforts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and local waters. Currently we are accepting applications for the awards outlined below especially for teachers and students. To apply and for more information, please visit the Trust’s Awards Registration [...]
First Class Of The Chesapeake Conservation Corps Graduates
Last week marked the graduation date for the 16 talented young individuals who were a part of the inaugural class of the Chesapeake Conservation Corps. This leadership program, established by the Maryland Legislature in 2010 and managed by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, matches young people, ages 18-25, with organizations throughout the state for paid, one-year [...]
4th Annual Fish For A Cure Tournament Set For November 5th
Fish For A Cure, a non-profit group in Annapolis MD will be holding it’s fourth annual Fish For A Cure Tournament on Saturday, November 5th on the Chesapeake Bay and at the Fawcett’s Building in Downtown Annapolis. The fishing tournament has been running since 2007, but has grown considerably in the last couple of years [...]
Chesapeake Bay Trust Seeks Applicants For 2012 Awards Program
Each year, the Chesapeake Bay Trust recognizes outstanding accomplishments by educators, students, and individuals who work to advance education while protecting and restoring our great Chesapeake Bay. Currently the Trust is soliciting applications and/or nominations for its 2012 Awards Program that includes five awards: Teacher of the Year, Student of the Year, Honorable Arthur Dorman [...]
O’Malley Appoints Two To Chesapeake Bay Trust Board
On behalf of Governor Martin O’Malley, the Chesapeake Bay Trust has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of trustees: Mr. Carter Heim and Mr. Adam Ortiz. Each appointee brings a wealth of experience to their post and will work with the Chesapeake Bay Trust board and staff to advance Bay restoration, [...]
Butterfly Garden To Open Tomorrow
The Friends of Quiet Waters Park with Garrett’s Light invite the community to celebrate the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Reading and Butterfly Garden, a new park attraction at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD. The Groundbreaking ceremony will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in the park at the location of [...]
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Forms To Help Bay Groups
The Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA), a non-profit organization that coordinates pro bono legal services for groups working to protect the Chesapeake Bay, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director and Communications Coordinator and the opening of their new office in historic Annapolis. CLA has engaged Jacqueline Sincore Guild as its first [...]
Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program Selects 21 Exceptional New Participants
The Chesapeake Bay Trust announced the second class of its Chesapeake Conservation Corps, a program that provides career and leadership training for young people interested in environmental careers and Chesapeake Bay protection. This initiative, established by the Maryland Legislature in 2010, matches young people, ages 18-25, with organizations throughout the state for paid, one-year terms [...]
Maryland Brewer’s Cup August 23rd
First Annual Maryland Brewer’s Cup, Tuesday, August 23 6:30-8:30pm: Join Heavy Seas and Flying Dog Breweries aboard a fun match race aboard two identical 74-foot schooners on the Chesapeake Bay. Buy a ticket aboard your favorite brewery’s boat! Beer from your favorite brewery will be aboard while racing under full sail. During the race, passengers [...]
Everything Local Dinner Cruise
Dinner Party Cruise, Sunday, August 14 6:30-9:00 ”Everything Local”: While sailing around the Chesapeake Bay, Chef Amy Daniels from Palate Pleaser will lead you through an amazing dinner featuring everything local. She will lead discussions about what to look for when buying or growing local, where to find great, local food, preparation techniques and recipes [...]
Chesapeake Bay Trust Reaches $40 Million In Awards
The Chesapeake Bay Trust announced that it has reached an historic milestone: a total of $40 million in grants have been awarded to local schools, nonprofit groups and community-based organizations to fund restoration and education programs that raise awareness and restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. Since its inception in 1985, the [...]
Annapolis Performance Sailing Celebrates 20 Years
Annapolis Performance Sailing (APS) is celebrating 20 years of outfitting performance sailors. Best known for stocking sailing gear, having knowledgeable customer service representatives on call, rigging, and developing Crugear, a top-of-the-line custom decoration shop, APS will mark its milestone anniversary with a back yard BBQ to be hosted Sunday, July 10th, 2011 at the APS [...]
Hospice Cup XXX
The Hospice Cup XXX – America’s largest charity regatta – will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011. Entering its 30th year of racing on the Chesapeake Bay, to date the Hospice Cup has raised more than $8 million to support Hospice programs in local communities around the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. area. “Hospice Cup [...]
2011 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim (Video)
<–Please share this video with your friends on facebook and followers on twitter by using the icons to the left. This six minute video highlights the 2011 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim held yesterday, June 12, 2011. The swim is an open water swim from Annapolis to Kent Island (4.4 miles) and included 650 swimmers. Prior [...]
