with Courtney Leigh

Take a deep dive into the future of Chesapeake Bay restoration and the innovative projects underway to protect Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Join ShoreRivers experts for a dynamic course that dives into the future of Chesapeake Bay restoration, river-friendly boating practices, land use impacts, and cutting-edge restoration efforts shaping the health of our waterways.

Through engaging guest lectures and real-world examples, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of water quality challenges—and leave equipped with practical strategies to protect and restore rivers in your own community.

ShoreRivers is a local environmental nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, outreach, and education.  Throughout the course, specialists from across the organization will share timely insights on topics such as the future of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, how mariners can adopt river-friendly practices, and the impact of land use in Maryland’s critical areas.

What to Expect:  

You’ll explore how the 1983 Chesapeake Bay Agreement is being revised to meet future restoration goals. Learn strategies that help boaters minimize their environmental impact, understand how to identify and report illegal land use practices in protected zones, and discover a range of approaches to improving water quality on the Eastern Shore—along with meaningful ways to get involved.

3 Sessions | Tuesdays | March 3, 10, 17 | 10:30 – noon | HYBRID (choose to participate in-person at our classroom at the Easton Family YMCA on Peachblossom, or join by Zoom, or wait for the recording) | $50