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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 17h

For our Board Member Vibha Miller, her Chesapeake story began when her family moved to the DMV, and she learned how vital both the Potomac River and the Chesapeake are. If the Chesapeake watershed is part of your story, make a gift today at chesapeakeconservancy.donorsupport.co/page/donate

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Everyone who loves this region has a Chesapeake story! We asked our board members and how they connect with the watershed. For Marel King, her story began on her family's farm, near the Susquehanna River. Share your Chesapeake story and inspire more stories for years to come at buff.ly/iaeLiS5

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mallows Bay is the Chesapeake Bay’s first National Marine Sanctuary and home to the Ghost Fleet, a hundred shipwrecks from WWI. If this is your favorite Chesapeake story, you share this special place with our board member, Adam Gronski. Keep future stories possible at buff.ly/iaeLiS5

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Everyone who loves this region has a Chesapeake story! For Mike Reynolds, his Chesapeake story begins anywhere there is a waterway. Maybe your story started in a local park or nearby creek. Share your Chesapeake story at chesapeakeconservancy.donorsupport.co/page/yourche...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

For Chesapeake Conservancy board member Jason Waskey, his Chesapeake story began on his uncle's boat and served as a gateway to the importance of conservation and impacts of pollution. Share your Chesapeake story and help inspire more stories for generations to come at buff.ly/iaeLiS5

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Osprey and sailboats and bridges, oh my! For our board member Ed Hatcher, his Chesapeake story unfolds in his backyard where he greets everyday with the beauty of the Chesapeake. Share your Chesapeake story and inspire more stories. Read more at chesapeakeconservancy.donorsupport.co/page/yourche...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Everyone who loves this region has a Chesapeake story! For our board member Pam Marks, her story began on the water because the water offered slow, mindful opportunities. Share your Chesapeake story with us at chesapeakeconservancy.donorsupport.co/page/yourche... #YourChesapeakeStory

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and those we've lost as a result of that day. 📸: Ian Plant

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨 Join Chesapeake Conservancy for a special day trip to the Susquehanna National Heritage Area! A boat trip on the Susquehanna River, hike of historic grounds, museum tour and more could be in your future. Learn more and register now at buff.ly/s6zQfwl

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Chesapeake Conservancy is seeking responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified individuals to serve as a part-time business development lead for our Conservation Innovation Center (CIC). Learn more and apply at cdn.prod.website-files.com/663a73720df5...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible tonight throughout the entire watershed. Peak viewing will occur at 12:12AM EST on Thursday, August 28. Just look up! 📸: NASA Scientific VIsualization Studio

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

10 miles of new trails and a pedestrian bridge will soon to be added to Patapsco Valley State Park. Thank you Program Open Space, Maryland DNR and Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for this recreation expansion. www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/ne...

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Maryland's Patapsco Valley State Park to open 10 miles of new trails

Maryland's Patapsco Valley State Park is planning to build a pedestrian bridge to a secluded area and add 10 miles of new trails.

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're excited to announce that this year's osprey chick will be named Poppy! Despite a turbulent summer, Poppy has been resilient and fledged. We expect Poppy to leave the nest soon for migration south, followed shortly by Tom and Audrey. Tune in at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join Chesapeake Conservancy for a tour of Fort McHenry, birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner!" Explore this landmark of history while discovering its lasting legacy, natural resources, current events and surrounding communities. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/y2t4d...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Help us welcome Dr. Zhengxiao Yan, our new data specialist with the Conservation Innovation Center! Dr. Yan will use geospatial data science and artificial intelligence to address environmental and conservation challenges in the Chesapeake region. www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/staff/dr-zhe...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"The best beach is the one that you can get yourself to!" Wise words from our Senior Vice President of Communications & Policy, Jody Couser, who has visited over 123 Chesapeake Bay beaches since 2020. Plan your beach trip with some personal recommendations! www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/ou...

chesapeakebay.net

Out of 123 Chesapeake Bay beaches—here are six not to miss

A pandemic project turns into a personal journey to discover the Chesapeake

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

When's the last time you saw a firefly? Lightning bugs are synonymous with summertime but artificial outdoor lights, habitat loss and other factors are impacting our favorite bug. An easy solution? Turn off your outdoor lights and plant native flora! www.audubon.org/magazine/lov...

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Love Fireflies? Here's How You Can Help Scientists Save Them.

Despite their luminescent glow, lightning bugs have remained a conservation mystery until relatively recently. Now researchers are relying on community science to track the beloved beetles.

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Subscribe to our Skylines newsletter! Our quarterly newsletter will show an in-depth look at efforts from our Conservation Innovation Center to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay watershed with data-driven insights. Learn more at lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ZeLZbGm

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Happy #SharkWeek! At least 12 species of shark are known to inhabitat or visit parts of the Chesapeake Bay. Our most common sharks are the sandbar, bull, sand tiger, smooth dogfish and spiny dogfish. Have you ever spotted a shark in the Bay? www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/ar...

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Are there sharks in the Chesapeake Bay?

There are at least 12 species of sharks found in the Bay. Some are quite abundant, while others are very rare.

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're proud to sponsor the Bay Journal monthly newscast which delivers the latest on environmental news from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed! Catch up on their latest episodes at www.bayjournal.com/newscast/

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The air over the #ChesapeakeBay comes from an area much larger than our watershed, up to 570,000 square miles. That means wildlifefire smoke and air pollution can impact our region from much further away. Thank you Chesapeake Bay Foundation for this representation!

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

#ICYMI our summer Shorelines newsletter was published! This season's issue celebrates the planting of 100,000 live stakes, conservation of two significant parcels of land, expansion of high-resolution data for Virginia and more. Read it today at buff.ly/6BRW3Xt

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Sad news to report from the osprey nest. As a result of the heat wave, we believe two of the chicks have succumbed to the temperatures. Crazy Osprey Lady has been monitoring the nest and can only see one active, moving chick. We're sorry to report on this news.

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Adventuring LGBTQ coordinates camping trips, hikes, excursions and more. Craig Howell has been with the group since 1985 and continues to lead groups, even 40 years later. buff.ly/VeZSobG

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Hike leader looks back on one of the longest running LGBTQ outdoor groups in Washington, D.C.

Adventuring LGBTQ has been active since the early 1979

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Standing as the only national marine sanctuary in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary protects a unique collection of historic shipwrecks and important Bay critters. www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/fr...

chesapeakebay.net

From shipwreck to shelter, Mallows Bay is an ecological treasure

The marine sanctuary is protected for its historic significance

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Zoinks! The osprey webcam is currently down due to technical issues. explore.org and Crazy Osprey Lady are putting in the work to resolve the issue and restore the feed. Thank you for your patience. Until then, we hope you enjoy a lookback at years past with the highlights mode at buff.ly/gXzyUpH

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Black history abounds in every corner of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Discover and explore significant sites of Black history this #BayAwarenessWeek! Check it out today at buff.ly/30q3ewf

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

What's on your summer book list? We're reading Campfire Stories: Chesapeake Bay, Tales and Travel Companion. Take a journey through Bay ecology, history, culture and more. Pick up your copy today at www.campfirestoriesbook.com/chesapeake-bay

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Chesapeake Conservancy is hiring a Director of Land Conservation! This person will be a member of our management team and provide leadership, coordination and execution of our conservation activities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Learn more and apply at www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Chick alert! We're excited to share that two osprey chicks successfully hatched yesterday. Fingers crossed we'll see the third chick hatch soon. Tune in today at buff.ly/nOk0Win

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Help us welcome Katie Gardner, our project coordinator/geospatial analyst. Katie will work on our Chesapeake Tributaries Initiative to support our rapid stream delisting initiative, as well as other projects. We can't wait to see the cool projects you'll work on. buff.ly/71yy9sl

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

2025 was a big year for Chesapeake Conservancy, from expanding public access to advancing land use and land cover data and growing partnerships. We’re grateful to our donors, partners and supporters who helped make this work possible. See more in our 2025 Annual Report: buff.ly/8TjHUge

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Egg alert! Audrey laid her first egg of the season this morning, April 21! Congrats to the proud osprey parents. Fingers crossed we see a few more eggs in the next several days. Don't miss a moment and tune in today at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

A splash of color goes a long way! Tom & Audrey have built a beautiful nest for the season. Fingers crossed we see some eggs soon to fill it up. Don't miss a moment this osprey season at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey @explore.org

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Breaking bird news! A new clutch of eggs has been laid on the falcon scrape. Over the weekend, Barb laid two eggs on April 4 and April 5. The initial egg, laid by a different female, has been moved aside. Could we see more eggs this season? Tune in today at explore.org/livecams/fal...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Breaking bird update! We have confirmation from Crazy Osprey Lady that the pair of Osprey on the platform are indeed the Tom & Audrey from last year. Tune in today and watch the pair rebuild their nest at buff.ly/ovzZEv9

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Bird news! We’re excited to announce a new peregrine falcon cam with exclusive on-site photos! Tune in today for the plush adventures of a peregrine falcon and discover the secret world of stuffies this spring. #AprilFools

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

With just a few thoughtful choices, your yard has the potential to protect local streams, provide habitat for native wildlife and support the overall health of the Bay. buff.ly/Sh1RP4S

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Turn your yard into a Bay-friendly habitat

Spring is the perfect time to beautify your yard and save the Bay

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Could our fave osprey couple finally be home? A pair of familiar-looking osprey landed on the nest platform earlier this morning. We can't confirm Tom and Audrey yet but fingers crossed! Tune in today at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Outdoor recreation provided $10.6 billion to the Maryland economy in 2024 alone! Outdoor rec is a powerful economic booster and benefits many. buff.ly/w2owcGD

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Outdoor Recreation Industry Provides $10.6 Billion Impact on Maryland Economy

DNR Office of Outdoor Recreation Supports Growth with New Business Directory

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Spring has sprung! Thank you to our volunteer, Poppy, for capturing the first osprey visits of the season this morning! And thank you to explore.org for a new webcam. Incredible video! Check out the osprey webcam today at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Make your voice heard! Join fellow community members this afternoon for a conversation on what a future Phoebus-Ft. Monroe Coalition could look like. Learn more about this opportunity at buff.ly/eOyl1dU

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EveryHeron 𓅣 @everyheron.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We do 💙 a #HeronCam and the @chesconserv.bsky.social one is one of our favourites. A stick is delivered and fitted into place despite the wind. www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/blue...

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Heron alert! Though off to a windy start, we've spotted Rell & Eddie making themselves known on the wildlife webcam. The property owner has even spotted a few nests in the trees. Tune in today and check out the heron cam at buff.ly/fz733SB explore.org

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Osprey watch! Our osprey cam, in partnership with explore.org, is live! In past years, we've seen Tom & Audrey return in mid-to-late March. Fingers crossed we'll see an osprey on the nest soon. Tune in today at buff.ly/tNV0MQv

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Egg alert! Barb the peregrine falcon has laid her an egg! Barb tends to lay four eggs in a season. Here's hoping we see a few more! Tune in today at buff.ly/yILZbKY explore.org #WildlifeWednesday

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Chesapeake Conservancy @chesconserv.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

From clean water to environmental justice to wildlife conservation, learn about the local women affecting change in our region and celebrate #InternationalWomensDay. buff.ly/utNylJU

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Women leaders in Bay restoration and those who inspired them

Six woman environmentalists share their role models

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