U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data show that nitrogen and phosphorus were below average in 2015, with nitrogen loads falling 25% between 2014 and 2015, and phosphorus dropping 44. In addition, sediment loads fell 59%. According to the Chesapeake Bay Program, “experts … Continued
You’re out on Little Totuskey Creek, gliding silently downstream in your canoe, binoculars in hand, and you get the distinct feeling that you’re being watched. Not a house or shed or duck is in sight. Coming around a bend … Continued
Mission statement To educate interested citizens of all ages in oyster aquaculture methods and promote small-scale aquaculture to improve environmental health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Details The Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) is a non-profit organization … Continued
Mission Statement The Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The Northern Neck Master Naturalist chapter was established … Continued
Mission Statement The Northern Neck Chapter of the National Audubon Society, Inc., (NNAS), is a chapter of the National Audubon Society, supporting its mission to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit … Continued