he Corsica is a little river that's seen a lot of love. Since 2005, an infusion of public funds helped set in motion unprecedented levels of engagement in restoration. Diverse sectors, including citizens, agencies, non-governmental organizations, and local governments have rallied around the river. Chesapeake Quarterly, Maryland Sea Grant's quarterly magazine, reports on research, extension, education and other Chesapeake Bay issues and activities of interest to the marine community. It is produced and funded by this program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers; Contributing Editors and Science Writers, Michael Fincham and Erica Goldman.
more . . . about Can We Clean Up the Corsica River?
Best management practices have farmers plant cover crops, like waterways and grass buffers, which work in a straightforward manner to help take up excess nutrients from the soil during the winter. But the questions raised by the economics of cover crops suggest that it's not so simple. Can farmers make money planting cover crops? Without significant federal and state subsidies, can planting cover crops provide farmers with a reliable source of financial profit? Chesapeake Quarterly, Maryland Sea Grant's quarterly magazine, reports on research, extension, education and other Chesapeake Bay issues and activities of interest to the marine community. It is produced and funded by this program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers; Contributing Editors and Science Writers, Michael Fincham and Erica Goldman.
more . . . about Putting Best Management to Practice
Simpson has volunteered with the Corsica River Conservancy for four years, ever since she moved to the Eastern Shore. Chesapeake Quarterly, Maryland Sea Grant's quarterly magazine, reports on research, extension, education and other Chesapeake Bay issues and activities of interest to the marine community. It is produced and funded by this program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers; Contributing Editors and Science Writers, Michael Fincham and Erica Goldman.
more . . . about A Citizen Scientist on the Corsica River
The Baywide Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) will require new levels of detailed planning and implementation to meet nutrient reduction goals. Chesapeake Quarterly, Maryland Sea Grant's quarterly magazine, reports on research, extension, education and other Chesapeake Bay issues and activities of interest to the marine community. It is produced and funded by this program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers; Contributing Editors and Science Writers, Michael Fincham and Erica Goldman.
more . . . about What Will It Take to Limit 'Daily Loads'?
Jack Greer leaves Maryland Sea Grant with a plan. Shortly after the hurricane season ends and well before the winter gales begin, he'll weigh anchor on his 40-foot sloop and sail south out of the Chesapeake Bay, headed for the Lesser Antilles. Chesapeake Quarterly, Maryland Sea Grant's quarterly magazine, reports on research, extension, education and other Chesapeake Bay issues and activities of interest to the marine community. It is produced and funded by this program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers; Contributing Editors and Science Writers, Michael Fincham and Erica Goldman.
more . . . about Jack Greer Sets Sail
The Corsica is a little river that's seen a lot of love. Since 2005, an infusion of public funds helped set in motion unprecedented levels of engagement in restoration. Diverse sectors, including citizens, agencies, non-governmental organizations, and local governments have rallied around the river. Chesapeake Quarterly, Maryland Sea Grant's quarterly magazine, reports on research, extension, education and other Chesapeake Bay issues and activities of interest to the marine community. It is produced and funded by this program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers; Contributing Editors and Science Writers, Michael Fincham and Erica Goldman.
more . . . about Telling the Corsica's Story
The Corsica River on Maryland's Eastern Shore is a little waterway with big problems. But it is also the site of one of the most intensive restoration efforts ever mounted in the Chesapeake watershed. Take a tour with some of the Corsica’s champions to learn about efforts on the ground. Chesapeake Quarterly, Maryland Sea Grant's quarterly magazine, reports on research, extension, education and other Chesapeake Bay issues and activities of interest to the marine community. It is produced and funded by this program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers; Contributing Editors and Science Writers, Michael Fincham and Erica Goldman.
more . . . about Videos
