Our Vision
Thriving rivers cherished by all Eastern Shore communities.
Our Mission
To protect Maryland's Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement.
our values
Solutions-Oriented & Optimistic, Community-Centered & Trusted: These two powerful word pairs encompass many attributes that describe the way we approach our work, our communities, and each other.
Statement of Inclusion
ShoreRivers believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our staff, board, supporters, and programs are critical to achieving our mission of clean water. We believe that access to waterways fuels environmental stewardship; inclusion of diverse communities is essential to long term success; and diverse representation in our membership, staff, and board makes us stronger.
ShoreRivers is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization; our tax ID number is 26-3187608.
Background
Our waterways are polluted – they are being choked with nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment runoff from farm practices, urban and residential stormwater runoff, and outdated septic systems. We believe there are real solutions and we work to develop projects and programs that will improve the health of our waters - now and in the future.
Our core focus is the waterways of the Chester, Choptank, Sassafras, Miles, and Wye rivers, Eastern Bay, and the Bayside Creeks. Our main office is in Easton and we have regional offices in Chestertown and Galena. We have a dedicated staff of educators, scientists, restoration specialists, and advocates focused on policies and projects that will improve the health of our rivers.
ShoreRivers protects and restores our waterways for everyone who lives and works on the Eastern Shore. We advocate for strong clean-water laws to ensure a legacy of thriving waterways and help galvanize communities to act to improve the health of our rivers. ShoreRivers assists landowners, towns, and communities in funding and developing innovative pollution-reduction projects. We help farmers adopt sustainable practices and protect their lands from runoff and erosion. We educate students across the Eastern Shore, teaching about our river networks and helping our young people develop a connection with and care for the rivers and appreciate how their own lives are enriched by this connection with nature.