Tag: Chesapeake Bay
Black Tie & Diamonds
Jewelry, tickets to sporting events, and a special tour are among the items to be auctioned at the 9th annual Black Tie and Diamonds Gala sponsored by the Rotary Club of Annapolis Foundation, Inc. on Saturday, March 3, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Westin Hotel, 100 Westgate Circle, in Annapolis. Cocktails will [...]
Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival Finalizes Lineup
With the addition of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, the lineup for the 2012 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival, to be held on May 19th and 20th at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland is complete. This year’s lineup also includes: Jonny Lang, JJ Grey and Mofro, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Ruthie Foster, Shemekia [...]
Midshipman Action Group Projects
The midshipmen members of the Midshipmen Action Group (MAG) will participate in numerous local volunteer and community service programs throughout the upcoming spring semester. During the previous academic year, they logged 20,000 hours participating in community service projects, and in this semester alone will participate in six different local projects as well as multiple projects [...]
New Operators For Popular South County Restaurant
The owners of Skipper’s Pier, John & Gail Hiser and Buzz & Carol Hefti in collaboration with Ray Greenstreet of Greenstreet Gardens are excited to announce David Rosage and fiancé Jessica LeCronier as the new operators of Skipper’s Pier as of May 1, 2012. David is currently the owner/operator of several small businesses including the [...]
Chesapeake Bay Trust Assoc. Executive Director Honored At White House
Today, Dr. Jana Davis was be one of 11 leaders honored at the White House as a Champion of Change, for her work to promote innovation through the Trust’s portfolio of grant programs. In 2009, the Chesapeake Bay Trust was awarded $3 million in federal recovery act funding from the Maryland Department of the Environment [...]
Third Annual Wounded Warriors Rockfishing Tournament
The Annapolis Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association will host 40 wounded warriors from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and their caregivers on Sunday, April 22, 2012, for a day of rockfishing on the Chesapeake Bay. This is the third year for “Rock On Warriors,” an event that pays tribute to the nation’s [...]
Green Grants Available To Improve Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the state of Maryland have unveiled an expanded Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns grant initiative to help cities and towns in the Chesapeake Bay watershed accelerate greening efforts that improve watershed protection, community livability, and economic vitality. Building on the success of the initial round of grants, [...]
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 [...]
