December

New Orbital-Equipped Boat Makes Its Debut - 12-21-2000
The range of successful marine and recreation products featuring Orbital Engine Corporation's direct injection technology has further increased with the launch in the United States of the Utopia(TM) 185 sports boat

The Moorings 433 Wins Boat of The Year - 12-21-2000
Cruising World Magazine Names M433 Best Production Cruiser Under $200,000

Cold Spell Means Time's Running Out For Winterizing Boats - 12-21-2000
With severe Arctic cold fronts sweeping through the Central and Western United States now is the time for last minute winterization. BoatU.S., the nation's largest organization of recreational boaters, warns that the predicted cold could affect boaters in otherwise temperate areas and urges all boaters who may not have done so already to winterize their boats.

BoatU.S. To Provide Free DSC Radio Registration - 12-21-2000
The Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard has named BoatU.S. as the first non-governmental organization to issue boaters identification numbers for marine radios with Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

Department Announces New Angler Recognition Award - 12-21-2000
As the 2000 fishing year draws to a close, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) will be ringing in a new award for the Commonwealth's freshwater anglers. The Department has expanded the Angler Recognition Program to include an opportunity for freshwater anglers to earn a Creel of the Year Award.

Chesapeake Bay Program Partners Commit to New Significant Toxic Reductions - 12-14-2000
“Toxics 2000 Strategy” calls for cleanup of Baltimore Harbor, Elizabeth and Anacostia Rivers A new action plan that sets far-reaching goals for preventing the release of chemical contaminants into the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries was unveiled today by the Chesapeake Bay Program.

Ferry Point Marina Is A Certified Clean Marina - 12-14-2000
Ferry Point Marina in Arnold is the twenty-third marina in the state to be certified as an environmentally-responsible Maryland Clean Marina.

Waterfowl Identification Guide for the Ducks and Geese of the Atlantic Flyway - 12-14-2000
Waterfowl Identification Guide for the Ducks and Geese of the Atlantic Flyway

Shipwright Harbor Is A Certified Clean Marina - 12-6-2000
Shipwright Harbor in Deale, MD is one of twenty-three elite marinas to earn Clean Marina certification.

Calling Maryland's Wildlife Artists - 12-6-2000
The Maryland Duck Stamp Contest Now Accepting Artwork

Use Caution When Buying Firewood - 12-6-2000
Due to higher prices for natural gas and fuel oil this winter, more Maryland residents than usual are expected to start using, or increase their use of wood fuel, making it more important to be familiar with laws and regulations governing the measurement of firewood.

Havre de Grace Wastewater Will Undergo Biological Nutrient Removal - 12-6-2000
Aquatic and human life will benefit from today’s Board of Public Works approval of an additional $300,000 for biological nutrient removal modifications to the Havre de Grace Wastewater Treatment Plant in Harford County.



November

U.S. Boat Registrations Grow 180,000 in ‘99 - 11-30-2000
A report released by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) states that 180,000 more boats were registered in the U.S. in 1999, an increase of 1.4 percent over 1998 to 12.7 million.

Despite Lack of Rain October Water Conditions near Normal - 11-30-2000
Despite the lack of rain, many of the streamflow and ground-water levels in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. region were normal for October, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Lights On The Bay 2000 - 11-30-2000
Lights on the Bay is a three-mile drive through a display of over 60 stationary and animated lighted displays taking place at Sandy Point State Park

Chesapeake Harbour & Harbour North Marinas Pledge To Protect The Bay - 11-14-2000
Chesapeake Harbour Marina, in Annapolis and Harbour North Marina, in Chesapeake City, are both striving to protect the resource that supports recreational boating in Maryland--clean water.

Baltimore's Thanksgiving Parade - 11-14-2000
Celebrate the holiday season as Baltimore welcomes grand marshals Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and Olympic gymnast Elise Ray at this exciting parade featuring the "official" arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Status of the Chesapeake Blue Crab & Its Fishery - 11-14-2000
A Consensus Statement of the Bi-State Blue Crab Advisory Committee

Ladybird Beetles Begin Home Invasions - 11-9-2000
Harmless insect alarms residents

Microbial Organisms Are Major Constituents of Shipboard Ballast Water - 11-9-2000
Researchers find large volumes of bacteria and viruses discharged into ports worldwide Researchers at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)

Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Is Converted into a Unique 49-Passenger River Cruiser - 11-9-2000
When renowned Piney Point, Maryland boat builder Francis Goddard completed the skipjack Connie Francis in 1984, he thought it would be used to dredge for Chesapeake Bay oysters well into the next century.

Bill's Boats And Key Yacht Club Take Clean Marina Pledge - 11-1-2000
Bill's Boats and Key Yacht Club, both located in Baltimore, are striving to protect the resource that supports recreational boating in Maryland: clean water.

NRP Reminds Hunters Of Tree Stand Safety Following Five Accidents In The Last Week - 11-1-2000
Maryland Natural Resources Police Superintendent John W. Rhoads today urged hunters to follow safety rules when using tree stands, following five accidents including one fatality over the last week.

Volunteers Play Significant Role In Planting More Than 120 Miles Of Streamside Forest Buffers Since Spring - 11-1-2000
New Brochure Helps Communities Plan Reforestation Projects This Fall

New DNR Dundalk Service Center Opens - 11-1-2000
The new DNR Dundalk Service Center, located at 7701 Wise Ave., will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wed., Oct 18, at 10am. The Service Center will be open on each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm.

Runaway Sprawl Not Just a Bay Issue - 11-1-2000
Poll Shows Americans Want Smarter Growth

Congress Passes Act to Improve health of Chesapeake Bay - 11-1-2000
Landmark Legislation will Restore Bay Habitats, Strengthen Bay Program



October

1824 Anne Arundel/Calvert County Boundary Stone in Holland Point - 10-26-2000
While known about in some quarters as long as 10 years ago, efforts were initiated this year by residents to protect and preserve a granite, tomb-shaped stone in Holland Point which marks a boundary between Anne Arundel County and Calvert County. As you can see from the pictures, chiseled in the stone is the date "1824" and the words "Anne Arundel County" on the north side and "Calvert County" on the side of the stone facing south.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #22 - 10-23-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Preventing Hypothermia: Fall and Winter Boating Tips from BoatUS - 10-23-2000
The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of boating. Many boaters find that fall and even mild winter days are uncrowded and beautiful out on the water.

2000 Striped Bass Young-of-Year Index Shows Above-Average Reproduction - 10-16-2000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Sarah Taylor-Rogers announced today that the 2000 striped bass (rockfish) juvenile index is 13.8, an indication of healthy reproductive success and significantly higher than the 47-year average of 10.9.

New Chesapeake Bay Foundation Green Headquarters Near Completion - 10-16-2000
The Philip Merrill Environmental Center, which in December will become the new home for CBF’s headquarters staff in Annapolis, is designed to be a global model of energy conservation and sustainable building techniques.

September Water Conditions Above Normal in MD, DE, and DC - 10-11-2000
Streamflow and ground-water levels in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. region were above normal or in the upper part of the normal range for September, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Record Number of Boats Premiere in the United States Powerboat Show - 10-10-2000
A huge armada of over 450 powerboats from leading manufacturers around the country and abroad will occupy the Annapolis City Dock and Harbor from Thursday, October 12, through Sunday, October 15, 2000, at the annual United States Powerboat Show.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #21 - 10-10-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Maryland Waterways Get Big Boost With Passage of House Appropriations Conference Report - 10-4-2000
Millions Included For Major Oyster Restoration Project

Controlling Nutrients Could Pay Off In Trade Program - 10-4-2000
For years, making nutrient reductions to help the Chesapeake Bay has meant extra work for farmers and extra expenses for wastewater treatment plants.

Excitement Builds For 31st Annapolis Sailboat Extravaganza - 10-4-2000
Once a year, the annual sailboat show in Annapolis transforms the self-proclaimed "sailing capital of the world" into a bustling marketplace attracting thousands of avid sailors eager to inspect the sailing industry's new lineup of boats, products and services.



September

Point Lookout Marina is a Certified Clean Marina - 9-28-2000
Point Lookout Marina in Ridge, MD has met the rigorous pollution prevention standards established by Maryland's Clean Marina Committee and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as part of the agency's Clean Marina Initiative (CMI).

The BoatU.S. Foundation Offers Resources For Locating Boating Courses - 9-28-2000
As the boating season comes to a close in many areas around the county, boaters are wondering - what boating activity can I do this fall? How about taking a boating safety course!

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #20 - 9-28-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Watermen To Get Three Extra Days To Harvest Oysters - 9-20-2000
Skipjack regulations also changed to allow flexibility and increase safety The Department of Natural Resources has received approval from the Legislature's Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review Committee to make two changes in the department's oyster regulations.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #19 - 9-20-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Another Mixed Year for the Bay’s Health, Says CBF Report - 9-20-2000
Positive shad and habitat trends offset by declines in crabs and water quality Despite positive trends in habitat restoration and improvements in shad populations, the Chesapeake Bay’s overall health did not improve in the past year, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 2000 State of the Bay Report.

September 23rd Proclaimed Hunting & Fishing Day in VA - 9-20-2000
Governor James S. Gilmore, III has signed a Certificate of Recognition to officially declare Saturday, September 23, 2000, as Hunting & Fishing Day throughout the Commonwealth.

Study Finds Seafood Not Harmed By Pfiesteria - 9-20-2000
North Carolina Sea Grant scientists have found that seafood exposed to Pfiesteria is safe for consumers to eat.

Forget Anything? BoatU.S. Lists Eight Most Overlooked Chores when Putting Boats Up for the Winter - 9-20-2000
For the millions of recreational boaters in the U.S., fall means more than raking leaves and changing the furnace filters. This is the time when boaters in all but the warmest climates go through the annual ritual of winterizing their boats.

August Water Conditions Above Normal in Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. - 9-13-2000
Streamflow and ground-water levels at the end of August in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. region were generally above or in the upper part of the normal range, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Unharvested Farm Produce to Be "Gleaned" for the Hungry - 9-13-2000
Volunteers to be trained to collect "wasted food" to provide nutritious meals Maryland farm fields can continue to produce edible, nutritious food even after the farm harvest is complete.

Microcystis UPDATE - 9-13-2000
The MD state government has received reports in recent weeks regarding a bright green substance on or just beneath the surface of the upper Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.

Governor Glendening Announces Funding For A New Visitor Center In Kent County - 9-13-2000
Following through on his ongoing commitment to promote Maryland tourism by emphasizing the State's rich heritage, Governor Parris N. Glendening has announced a $240,000 award to construct a visitor's center in Chestertown, Kent County.

The 11th Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race - 9-13-2000
One of the largest schooner races in the world, the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race brings together schooners from throughout the United States and beyond.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #16 - 9-1-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Proposed North Beach, MD to Rose Haven, MD Trail - 9-1-2000
This past week at the North Beach Town Hall, a Maryland DNR employee, Mark Spencer, at the invitation of North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer, presented a proposed route for a nature trail which would run from North Beach in Calvert County to Rose Haven in Anne Arundel County.



August

Hart-Miller Island Beach Reopened To Swimming - 8-30-2000
After receiving consistent good results from bacteria testing, the beach at Hart-Miller Island has been reopened to swimming.

Sharks Teeth on the Chesapeake Bay - 8-28-2000
There has been a lot of interest of late regarding hunting for sharks teeth and other fossils along the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The primary location for this activity is along the beaches of Calvert County, Maryland.

Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard Is A Certified Clean Marina - 8-23-2000
Plus, Four Talbot County Marinas & Bay Ridge Civic Association Sign Clean Marina Pledge

Upper Eastern Shore Tributary Team Offers Free Trees To Waterfront Landowners - 8-23-2000
Riparian Land Owners to Plant Trees Nurtured by Kent County High Students

Record Corn Harvest Forecast Issued - 8-23-2000
Most grains expected to be near all-time highs for yield and total production; tobacco crop yield may be best ever

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #16 - 8-23-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Boaters Get Fuel Tax Break from Virginia - 8-23-2000
Recreational boaters who buy fuel in the Commonwealth of Virginia can once again get refunds on the state taxes they pay for marine diesel and gasoline, said BoatU.S., the nation's largest organization of recreational boaters.

Maryland Praises Federal Decision To Restrict Virginia Horseshoe Crab Fishery - 8-16-2000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Sarah Taylor-Rogers has praised this week's announcement by U.S. Commerce Department Secretary Norman Y. Mineta of the federal government's intention to follow the recommendations of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), that would establish a 30-mile protected zone for horseshoe crabs in the mouth of Delaware Bay, and close the Virginia horseshoe crab fishery unless the state complies with ASMFC mandated catch quotas.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #15 - 8-16-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Bay Plates Help Keep Summer Fun On The Water A Reality - 8-16-2000
With summer in full swing many Virginians are heading to the water. Daily thousands of Virginians visit their special spot on the Chesapeake Bay to beat the summer heat. But each day thousands more retreat to one of the many rivers and streams that eventually flow into the Bay.

USS Monitor's Propeller Shaft & Skeg Recovered By NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program & U.S. Navy - 8-16-2000
Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and divers from the U.S. Navy's Mobile Diving Salvage Unit Two (MDSU-2) recovered the USS Monitor's skeg, a large beam that supported her propeller shaft and rudder, on July 28th.

DNR Reminds Anglers To Use Extra Care In Summer Catch-and-Release Fishing - 8-9-2000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service Director Eric Schwaab today reminded anglers that extra care must be used when catching and releasing fish in hot weather.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #14 - 8-9-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Bay’s top underwater grass beds in VA, MD, PA, and DC - 8-9-2000
"Hotbeds" are ideal for snorkeling, fishing, and paddling

In Search of Maryland's Best Crab Soup - 8-1-2000
Entry forms are now available for the 11th Annual Crab Soup Cook-Off , to be held at the Maryland Seafood Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2000.



July

Hallowing Point Boat Ramp Facility Reopens - 7-31-2000
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the Hallowing Point Boat Ramp Facility in Calvert County, closed to the public since the beginning of May, reopened July 27.

Cobb's Island - 7-31-2000
From "dude huntsmen" to the stalwart men of the Coast Guard, the story of Cobb's Island is a dynamic tale of Virginia's Eastern Shore--a southern narrative that, like the unsullied environment surrounding its shoreline, begs to be preserved.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #12 - 7-27-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Sandy Point State Park & Oak Harbor Sign Clean Marina Pledge - 7-26-2000
Sandy Point State Park Marina and Oak Harbor Marina (Anne Arundel County) are both striving to protect the resource that supports the recreational boating industry in Maryland: clean water.

Chasing The Dragon - A Chesapeake Estuarine Treasure - 7-24-2000
There's a dragon among us, roaming wild through the farmland of Virginia's Northern Neck.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #11 - July 12, 2000 - 7-18-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

CBF Says Sprawl Threatens to Overwhelm Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts - 7-18-2000
In 25 years, more than 3,500 square miles of forests, wetlands, and farms--an area 50 times greater than Washington, D.C.--will be converted to urban land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, according to a report issued by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

MD Seafood Festival Enjoys Record Year - 7-12-2000
TheChesapeakeBay.com signs on as corporate sponsor

Hurricane Season Is Almost Here: Ready Your Boat Now - 7-11-2000
Hurricane season is fast approaching, and it's time to plan how to protect your boat from a storm's furies, says BoatU.S., the nation's largest association of recreational boaters. Last year Hurricane Floyd alone caused $140 million in damage to recreational boats, and this year's season is expected to be almost as active.

Victory at Sea! Dumping Ruled Out at Site 104 - 7-11-2000
In a significant victory for Chesapeake Bay Foundation, its members, and the many others who have been actively fighting against open-Bay disposal of dredged materials, Maryland Governor Parris Glendening on Friday June 30 terminated consideration of "Site 104" as a potential disposal site for dredge material.

June Water Conditions Normal in MD, DE, and D.C. - 7-11-2000
Chesapeake Bay inflow in June four times higher than drought of 1999

What's Happening to the Frogs? - 7-6-2000
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kicks-off Nation-wide Scientific Study of Refuges to Determine Cause of Frog Deformities

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #10 - June 28, 2000 - 7-6-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review



June

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #9 - June 20, 2000 - 6-28-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Governor Glendening, Leaders From Neighboring States Sign Historic Agreement To Preserve Chesapeake Bay - 6-28-2000
Agreement Includes Bold Plan to Decrease Rate of Development by 30%; New Commitments to Permanently Preserve 20% of Land Around Bay, Protect Water Quality and Living Resources, Increase Oyster Population Tenfold

Celebrate the Fourth with Fireworks, not Firewater - 6-28-2000
Drinking and boating kill more people during the Fourth of July weekend than any other weekend of the year, according to BoatU.S., the nation's largest organization of recreational boaters. BoatU.S. estimates as many as 60 people will die on the nation's waterways over the four-day July 4th holiday.

Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard Signs Clean Marina Pledge - 6-21-2000
Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard in Annapolis is striving to protect the resource that supports the recreational boating industry in Maryland: clean water.

World Water Speed Record Broken at Over 205 mph - 6-21-2000
On only his first serious attempt of the day, Russ Wicks, driving the Miss Freei unlimited hydroplane entered the record books by racing over Lake Washington in Seattle at an average speed of 205.494 mph, breaking the World Speed Record for a propeller driven boat. The record run ended the longest-standing major speed record in motorsports history.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #8 - June 13, 2000 - 6-16-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Progressive Watercraft Insurance Now Offers Instant Coverage Online - 6-13-2000
Boat and personal watercraft insurance now can be added to consumers' cyber-shopping lists. Progressive, one of the largest boat and personal watercraft insurers in the country, has announced that consumers now can buy Progressive boat and personal watercraft insurance policies and be covered instantly online at its Web site, progressive.com.

New Trans-Atlantic 24-Hour Sailing Record! - 6-13-2000
On the morning of June 11, 2000, yachtsmen Grant Dalton and Bruno Peyron on board the maxi-catamaran Club Med (33.50m) set a new world speed sailing record, during their attempt to beat the East-West Atlantic crossing between Cadiz (Spain) and San Salvador (Bahamas), one of the qualification courses for The Race.

Maryland Historical Society and Chesapeake Life Announce Partnership - 6-13-2000
The Maryland Historical Society (MHS) and Chesapeake Life magazine announce an exclusive new partnership designed to benefit both the MHS and Chesapeake Life in the coming year.

Water Conditions Begin to Decline in MD, DE, and D.C. - 6-12-2000
Streamflow and ground-water levels decreased during May

Save the Bay to Adopt Clean the Bay - 6-12-2000
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), whose motto “Save the Bay” has become a familiar slogan in the region, has announced it will be assuming coordination responsibilities for the annual Clean the Bay Day in Virginia

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #7 - June 6, 2000 - 6-9-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Volunteers Needed To Remove Invasive Water Chestnut From Bird And Sassafras Rivers - 6-7-2000
Again this year, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for volunteers to help remove water chestnut plants, a harmful invasive species, from the Sassafrass and Bird rivers.

Rappahannock Oyster Reef Construction Under Way - 6-7-2000
Construction of three-dimensional oyster reefs in the Rappahannock River has begun, as Virgina's Oyster Heritage Program enters the latest phase of efforts to restore oyster populations in Virginia waters.

Increase In Underwater Grasses Encouraging - But Far From Success - 6-1-2000
Increased underwater grass acreage in parts of the Chesapeake Bay in 1999 is an encouraging sign for the future of the Bay’s health, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, but should not be construed as a mark of sustained ecosystem recovery.

Gilchrest Requests Smith Island Funding - 6-1-2000
U.S. Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-Maryland-1st) has requested more than $1 million in funding from the House Appropriations Committee to begin the restoration of Tylerton, on Smith Island.



May

2000 Bay Game Arrives! - 5-30-2000
Maryland's Bay Game--A Must-Have For Kids On The Way To The Beach, Game Teaches Children About The Bay and Environment While Riding Along Beach Routes

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #6 - May 23, 2000 - 5-30-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Volunteers Needed For Horseshoe Crab Study - 5-24-2000
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service is seeking volunteers to participate in the 7th Annual Maryland Horseshoe Crab Spawner Survey. Information collected from this survey will help DNR manage this valuable resource.

Maryland Natural Resources Police Honor Reserve Officers At 2nd Annual Appreciation Day At Kent Island Yacht Club - 5-24-2000
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Sarah Taylor-Rogers and Colonel John W. Rhoads, superintendent of the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), honored more than 200 active volunteers of the NRP Reserve Officer Program on Sun., May 21, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Kent Island Yacht Club in Chester. An awards ceremony was held at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 1 p.m.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #5 - May 16, 2000 - 5-24-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

'Mahogany Tide' Observed In The Bay Caused by Algal Blooms - 5-19-2000
Chesapeake Bay scientists at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are observing one of the most concentrated and extensive algal blooms in the lower Bay in the past 20 years.

By The Light Of The Full Moon, Enjoy A Peaceful Paddle - 5-16-2000
Kayak Trips Through Chesapeake Bay Marshes on Maryland's Eastern Shore Offered May 19-21 At Janes Island State Park

Public Meetings Scheduled In MD To Discuss Future Management Of The Striped Bass Fishery - 5-16-2000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service Director Eric Schwaab has announced that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold two public meetings in Maryland to seek public input on the future management of the striped bass fishery.

Long-Term Funding Approved For Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration Efforts - 5-16-2000
Continuing his commitment to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its oyster population, Governor Parris N. Glendening today announced that the Board of Public Works has approved a long-term contract which allows the Department of Natural Resources to spend up to $14 million over the next six years to create oyster bars to expand oyster habitat and increase the bay's oyster population.

Water Conditions Continue to Improve in Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. - 5-16-2000
Levels increase in ground water and streamflow during April Substantially above-normal precipitation in April resulted in generally high ground-water levels and full reservoirs in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. region, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #4 - May 9, 2000 - 5-16-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Children and Lyme Disease - 5-11-2000
During this past year my family has had to assist me with everyday tasks that I sometimes found difficult to accomplish. "You look fine, you work diligently, you accomplish much…" still I "hide" the fact that I have a debilitating disease and fight for my "old life" to return every day.

Illegal Hunter Convicted 12th Time - 5-10-2000
For the 12th time in 10 years, Timothy James Tull, 31, of Crisfield, Md., has been convicted of a hunting-related offense, according to Mike Weaver of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Cambridge.

Volvo Leukemia Cup Regatta Series - 5-10-2000
VOLVO Cars of North America, title sponsor of the Volvo Leukemia Cup Regatta series, has expaned the series from 32 to 40 events in 2000.

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #3 - 5-9-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

In The Wake Of The Chalk Point Oil Spill: Restoring The Public's Natural Resources - 5-6-2000
Environmental experts from four government agencies, acting as natural resource "trustees" on behalf of the public, are working cooperatively with Pepco to assess and restore the natural resource injuries caused by the Chalk Point, Maryland, oil spill.

Mears Yacht Haven Is A Certified Clean Marina - 5-3-2000
Mears Yacht Haven in Oxford has met the rigorous pollution prevention standards established by Maryland's Clean Marina Committee and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), as part of the agency's Clean Marina Initiative (CMI).

The Virginia Saltwater Review, Vol.14, #1 - 5-3-2000
From the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's The Saltwater Review

Skipjack Preservation Measures - 5-3-2000
A task force appointed by the state’s commission to celebrate the millennium has proposed a set of recommendations that, if implemented, may stop the continuing diminution of America’s oldest commercial sailing fleet, once numbering in the hundreds.

Crabs With Class - 5-3-2000
I hope all of our readers have had to opportunity to visit the web site of the most recent addition to the sponsorship family at TheChesapeakeBay.com. I was so intriqued by their products I wanted to explore their operation in greater detail. What I found was a fascinating story.



April

Chesapeake Life Magazine and TheChesapeakeBay.com Announce Marketing Alliance - 4-28-2000
Lund Media Ventures, publisher of the bimonthly Chesapeake Life magazine, announced today that it is forming a marketing alliance with TheChesapeakeBay.com, a Chesapeake Beach, MD based regional internet portal for the Chesapeake Bay region.

Hallowing Point Boat Ramp Facility Closed This Summer - 4-27-2000
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will temporarily close the Hallowing Point Boat Ramp Facility, in Calvert County, for the construction of renovations to the parking lots and associated drainage improvements.

Patuxent River Oil Spill -- Teams Review Affected Areas - 4-27-2000
Shoreline cleanup assessment teams (SCAT) will be surveying the southern areas of the affected waterway and shorelines today.

CBF Continues to Monitor Oil Spill Disaster - 4-20-2000
As oil from the massive spill at Pepco’s Chalk Point generating station continues to spread into creeks, marshes, and along the shoreline of the Patuxent River, there is evidence that the damage to wildlife and the environment is much worse than initially estimated.

Water Conditions Continue to Improve In Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. - 4-20-2000
Levels Increase in Ground-water and Streamflow During February & March

Parkside Marina and Osprey Point Yacht Club Both Certified Clean Marinas - 4-20-2000
Parkside Marina, in Middle River, MD and the Osprey Point Yacht Club in Rock Hall, MD have met the rigorous pollution prevention standards established by Maryland's Clean Marina Committee and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), as part of the agency's Clean Marina Initiative (CMI).

Fish, Shellfish Unaffected By PEPCO Oil Spill - 4-20-2000
State agencies that test water, fish and shellfish are closely monitoring the PEPCO oil spill and cleanup to ensure consumers that seafood from the Chesapeake Bay is safe to eat.

VA Angling Extravaganza - 4-18-2000
Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore has announced the first annual statewide Governor's Angling Extravaganza.

Ocean Pines Marina Signs Clean Marina Pledge & Young's Boat Yard Is A Certified Clean Marina - 4-12-2000
Ocean Pines Marina in Berlin, MD (Worcester County) is striving to protect clean water and fresh air. By signing the Clean Marina Pledge, manager Harold "Butch" Fremeau has committed to do his part to "keep Maryland's waterways free of harmful chemicals, excess nutrients and debris." Eighty-five boating facilities in Maryland have taken the Clean Marina Pledge. Six of these are in Worcester County.

MD Pumpout Station & Clean Boating Booklets Now Available - 4-12-2000
The Department of Natural Resources' Marine Sewage Pumpout and Clean Marina initiatives announce the availability of the year 2000 edition of "A Maryland Boater's Guide to Sewage Pumpout Stations and Clean Boating Tips."

Patuxent River Oil Spill - Timeline - 4-12-2000
4/11/00 - Swanson Creek Marsh Cleanup Update 4/10/00 - Winds Abate, Additional Workers And Equipment Join Oil Spill Clean Up Operations 4/9/00 - Oil Blown over Containment Booms into the Patuxent River 4/8/00 - Pepco Contains and Cleans Oil Spill from its Pipeline in Prince George’s County

MD Duck Stamp Winner - 4-6-2000
Four-Time Duck Stamp Winner Brings Home First Place Award At Maryland Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest - Towson Artist Recognized for Oil Painting; Contest held Saturday in Laurel

Harris Receives Admiral Of The Chesapeake Honor - 4-4-2000
Kent County Farmer Honored For Environmental Leadership

MD Joins Partnership To Bring National Harbor Project To Life On The Potomac - 4-3-2000
Governor Commits Up To $137 Million to Major Economic Development Project in Prince George's County; First Phase of National Harbor to Generate 2000 Jobs and $30 Million in Annual Tax Revenue; Project is One of Largest Private Investments in Maryland History



March

Gratitude Marina and Sailing Emporium Sign Clean Marina Pledge - 3-30-2000
The Sailing Emporium and Gratitude Marina, both in Rock Hall, are striving to protect the Chesapeake Bay.

Anglers, Hunters, and Boaters Give States a $434 Million Boost for Conservation and Recreation - 3-28-2000
America's State Fish and Wildlife agencies will receive a total of more than $434 million for conservation programs from excise taxes paid by hunters, anglers, shooters and boaters in one of the Nation's most successful ongoing conservation efforts.

MD Natural Resources Police Recover Victims From Boating Accident On Nabbs Creek In Glen Burnie - 3-27-2000
Two Men Operating Small Boat Capsize in Frigid Waters

Regulations For Susquehanna Flats Striped Bass Catch-And-Release - 3-27-2000
Maryland Natural Resources (NRP) Police Superintendent John W. Rhoads has issued this reminder to anglers concerning catch-and-release fishing for striped bass in the area of the Susquehanna Flats.

Herrington Harbour North is a Certified Clean Marina - 3-22-2000
Herrington Harbour North in Tracys Landing has met the rigorous pollution prevention standards established by Maryland's Clean Marina Committee and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), as part of the agency's Clean Marina Initiative (CMI). Herrington Harbour North is one of only 11 elite marinas in the state to achieve Clean Marina status.

Bald Eagle License Plates Now Available in VA - 3-20-2000
Drivers in Virginia can now soar with the eagles with the latest offering in the Wildlife Conservationist License Plate series developed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

In Love With The Sea - 3-17-2000
By John C. Hammond Poet of the Sea

Exotic Mute Swans Continue Population Increase - 3-17-2000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Waterfowl Program Manager Larry Hindman has announced the results of the 1999 aerial mute swan survey.

Spring into the Boating Season - Pre-Launch Checklist - 3-16-2000
After this winter's cold temperatures, heavy snows and high winds, boats need special care this spring. Time spent with this checklist today can save time and money later, advises BoatUS. With 500,000 members, BoatUS is the world's largest organization of recreational boaters.

USCG Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check Program - 3-15-2000
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary National Commodore, Everette L. Tucker, Jr., announced last December an agreement with the United States Coast Guard, which will restructure and enhance the historically successful Courtesy Marine Examination (CME) Program started in 1947 by the Auxiliary in promoting boating safety to keep pace with America’s passion for recreational boating.

TheChesapeakeBay.com Announces the Grand Opening of Our New Online Boating Supply Store - 3-15-2000
Just in time to gear up for spring, TheChesapeakeBay.com is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our new online boating supply store.

Chesapeake Bay Experts Reach Consensus On Critical Oyster Restoration Issues - 3-14-2000
A key group of Chesapeake Bay scientists, managers and watermen have come to consensus on several critical issues related to successful oyster restoration, including the importance of oyster sanctuaries, the benefits of protecting historically productive areas and the importance of reef design.

Ground-water and Streamflow Levels Increase During February - 3-8-2000
Precipitation in February helped to replenish ground-water levels and reservoir supplies in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. region, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Boat Operating Costs - 3-7-2000
Once a boat is purchased, what is the yearly operating cost? Like the boat itself, it depends on your budget and how much you want to spend. Most boat owners set for themselves an annual budget for boating.

U.S. Mint Begins Production of Quarters Honoring Maryland - 3-6-2000
7th Design in Popular 50 State Quarters® Program Depicts Maryland State House

Boating 2000...A Progress Report - 3-3-2000
Industry continues to focus on new technologies, environment, safety

Bay-wide Oyster Restoration Funding Through 2010 - 3-1-2000
With the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population at approximately 2 percent of historic levels, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is calling on the federal government to commit $50 million to oyster restoration over the next decade.

Getting Your Boat Ready For The Season - 3-1-2000
A little time spent checking your boat now can make the rest of the season more enjoyable - and safer, advises 500,000-member BOAT/U.S. (Boat Owners Association of The United States), the nation's largest organization of recreational boaters.



February

Sentencing in Maryland Fish Smuggling Case - 2-29-2000
Terrapin Fish Company of Maryland and its owner, William R. Fitzhugh Jr., were sentenced Feb. 11 after pleading guilty to selling and transporting illegally caught striped bass (rockfish), a violation of federal wildlife laws, according to Ronald E. Lambertson, regional director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Northeast.

January Streamflow and Ground Water Levels Still Low - 2-28-2000
Snowfall in January has had minimal impact on replenishing ground water levels and reservoir supplies in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. region, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Baltimore, Maryland.

26th Annual Bay Bridge Walk -- Sunday, May 7, 2000 - 2-25-2000
On Sunday, May 7, 200 the 26th Annual Bay Bridge Walk, sponsored by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) (the first Bridge Walk was held in April 1975), will take place.

Four MD Marinas Sign Clean Marina Pledge - 2-24-2000
Green Point Marina in Worton (Kent County), Oxford Boatyard in Oxford (Talbot County), Pleasure Cove Marina in Pasadena (Anne Arundel County), and Taylor Island Family Campground in Taylor Island (Dorchester County) are all striving to protect the resource that supports the recreational boating industry in Maryland: clean water.

Governor Glendening Announces $10 Million Incentive For Farmers To Protect Water Quality - 2-24-2000
Moving forward with his aggressive efforts to preserve Maryland's natural resources and protect the State's water quality, Governor Parris N. Glendening today committed an additional $10 million incentive to encourage farmers to enroll their land in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).

Kent Narrows To Reopen To Oyster Harvesting - 2-15-2000
The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) has announced that it will re-open Kent Narrows in Queen Anne’s County to oyster harvesting, effective Monday, February 14, through the remainder of this year’s season, which ends March 31.

Maryland's Spring 2000 Trout Stocking Program - 2-15-2000
Opening day, March 25, is just around the corner This year, trout anglers will benefit from more than 442,800 adult trout stocked in lakes, rivers and streams in 15 counties, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Sarah Taylor Rogers announced today.

Maryland To Support Most Conservative Actions To Protect Horseshoe Crabs - 2-11-2000
Governor Glendening Urges Coastal Fishery Managers To Implement 50 Percent Rduction In Horseshoe Crab Harvest -- Decision continues State's leadership in preserving ancient species

New Recreational And Commercial Yellow Perch Regulations Effective Immediately - 2-11-2000
Regulations necessary to sustain healthy levels of yellow perch stocks

Boat Sales Surge Into New Century - 2-10-2000
The U.S. pleasure boat market recorded its best advance in over a decade with smaller craft joining their big-boat brethren to drive new boat sales up six percent to 605,000 units and retail sales up 20 percent to $23 billion, according to estimates by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

Courtesy On The Water - 2-9-2000
Fellow Boaters and Waterfront Property Owners Deserve It

ASMFC Approves State 2000 Striped Bass Management Proposals - 2-8-2000
New England and Mid-Atlantic Proposals Approved Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Striped Bass Management Board has approved the year 2000 striped bass management proposals for Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

VMRC Proposed Amendments to VA Fishing Regulations - 2-7-2000
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to the regulations.

Famous $100+ Million Sunken Treasure - 2-7-2000
The most talked about treasure in American history, tons of California Gold Rush era gold coins and gold bars from the fabled 1857 voyage of the S.S. Central America, finally will surface publicly in the Los Angeles area in February and become available for purchase by individuals in March.

Mixed Report Card for Quality of Water Entering the Chesapeake Bay - 2-7-2000
Efforts to reduce the amounts of nutrients carried into Chesapeake Bay by its major tributaries are beginning to pay off.

NOAA Aids In Rescue Of 23 Boaters - 2-4-2000
From Maui to Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico, 23 people were recently rescued in five separate boating incidents with the help of environmental satellites operated by the Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Cobb Island Jetty Underway - 2-2-2000
Completion of the long-awaited Neale Sound jetty in Cobb Island is underway.

Small Boats Can Be A Big Concern - 2-1-2000
The primary purpose of boating education is to prevent injuries and loss of life, so it’s important to look at how people lose their lives in boating accidents.

VA Home Builders’ Legislation Would Exempt 80% of Great Dismal Swamp from Wetland Protection - 2-1-2000
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) said recently it was "shocked" by the "scientifically indefensible" definition of wetlands contained in proposed nontidal wetlands legislation crafted by the Home Builders Association of Virginia and introduced in the General Assembly by Delegate Frank W. Wagner (R-Virginia Beach) and Senator Kenneth W. Stolle (R-Virginia Beach).



January

1,021 Polar Bears Descend Upon Annapolis - 1-28-2000
The fourth annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge presented by Graul's Market and 1st Mariner Bank attracted 1,021 participants recently at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Md. The event raised $212,930 for Special Olympics Maryland -- the largest single-day fundraising total in the 30 years of the non-profit organization. The water temperature of the Chesapeake Bay was 32 degrees, just seven degrees warmer than the air on the day of the event, January 22, 2000.

Four Federally Protected Trumpeter Swans Found Dead - 1-27-2000
The death of one federally protected trumpeter swan could have been just an error - though a gross one - but three others were certainly killed on purpose, a biologist said.

Maryland's 10 Tributary Teams 4th Annual Meeting - 1-21-2000
Sponsoring sessions on topics ranging from increasing minority involvement in watershed issues to diagnosing the health of Maryland's streams, the Maryland Tributary Teams will hold their 4th Annual meeting on Sat., Jan. 22, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum.

Virginia Businesses for the Bay Recognized For Preventing Pollution - 1-20-2000
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Chesapeake Bay Program recognized Virginia members of Businesses for the Bay on January 11 in Newport News for significant pollution prevention efforts.

Reporting Boating Accidents in VA is Required by Law - 1-19-2000
As the operator of a vessel, you are required by law to file a formal, written report of your boating accident with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries under certain circumstances.

Watermen, One and All - 1-18-2000
By John C. Hammond Poet of the Sea

Maryland Crab Meat -- The Best There Is! - 1-14-2000
Maryland produces the finest crab meat. It is made from the famous blue crab, the savory beautiful swimmer, Callinectes sapidus. It has a rich, sweet and succulent flavor. The body meat is delicately flavored, while the claw meat is nutty.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Names 1999 Conservationists and Environmental Educators of the Year - 1-14-2000
Mary Kilbourne, an environmental activist from Upper Marlboro, MD, and the Norfolk Rotary Club have been named the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 1999 Conservationists of the Year. CBF will present each of the honorees with $1,000 and a bronze osprey bust by sculptor David Turner.

Mill Creek Marina Signs Clean Marina Pledge - 1-12-2000
Mill Creek Marina in Annapolis (Anne Arundel County) is striving to protect the resource that supports the recreational boating industry in Maryland: clean water.

Major Hotel & Convention Center Plans Announced For National Harbor - 1-12-2000
Gaylord Entertainment Company and The Peterson Companies have announced a joint venture to develop a self-contained 2,000 room destination hotel and convention center as the first component of National Harbor, a 534-acre site with 1.25 miles of frontage on the Potomac River in Prince George's County, Md.

1999 Flow Into Chesapeake Bay Lowest Since 1960s Drought - 1-7-2000
Streamflow into the Chesapeake Bay for the year 1999 was the fourth lowest annual flow for the period 1951-1999, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Meetings Will Discuss Resident Canada Goose Conflicts - 1-5-2000
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it will hold a series of public meetings in February and March to solicit public comments on the scope of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will develop a nationwide management strategy for resident Canada goose populations.

Local Charter Boat Captain Guilty Of Violations - 1-5-2000
Investigation Leads to $15,000 Fines & Restitution and One-Year Probation

Northern Virginia Traffic Cameras Available on the Web - 1-5-2000
HighwayNet.com offers real-time traffic conditions

Maryland DNR To Hold Public Hearing To Review Horseshoe Crab Fishery Management Plan - 1-3-2000
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Horseshoe Crab Management Board and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service will hold a public hearing to review the approved draft of Addendum #1 to the Horseshoe Crab Fishery Management Plan (FMP) on Thursday, January 6, 2000 at 7 p.m. in the Wicomico County Free Library, 122 South Division Street, Salisbury, Md.