Save the date for our highly anticipated State of the Rivers events — a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways.
Each year, between April—October, ShoreRivers’ professional Riverkeepers conduct weekly tidal sampling of sites from Cecilton to Cambridge, then test for multiple scientific water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, nutrient pollution, algae, and clarity. These indicators reveal the overall health of our waterways and our progress toward protecting and restoring our local rivers. ShoreRivers, statewide groups, and national agencies use this information to track trends, develop remediation strategies, advocate for stronger laws and enforcement, alert the public of potential health risks, and inform region-wide efforts toward clean water goals.
The public is invited to learn more about the results of this testing, with a focus on the Chester River at this State of the Rivers presentation, hosted by Chester Riverkeeper Annie Richards. Light refreshments, including local oysters, will be served.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a reception of wine, beer, and light appetizers. The formal presentations will begin at 6pm. This event is free — registration is requested but not required!
special guest speaker: erik fisher
Erik was appointed Chair of the Critical Area Commission in April of 2023 after 16 years in policy and management with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. He began his career as a Town Planner with the City of Westminster, MD (also his hometown!). Erik holds a Master of Community Planning and Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland at College Park. He became AICP certified in 2009.
When not working on Maryland’s beloved bays, he can usually be found somewhere in them.
About the Critical Area Commission:
In 1984, the Maryland General Assembly enacted the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Protection Program, a far-reaching effort to control future land use development in the Chesapeake's watershed, particularly 1000 feet landward of tidal influence.
The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission was charged with devising a set of criteria which would minimize the adverse effects of human activities on water quality and natural habitats and would foster consistent, uniform and more sensitive development activity within the Critical Area.
This event is generously sponsored by:
