Now Accepting Nominations for the Chesapeake Bay Trust:

Teacher of the Year Award 
($7,500 Teacher Award)

Arthur Dorman Scholarship 
($5,000 Student Scholarship)

Ellen Fraites Wagner Award 
($7,500 Volunteer of the Year)

Nominate or apply today to one of our three awards programs recognizing excellence and leadership in the environmental community.  Our Teacher of the Year Award recognizes a Maryland educator who has shown an outstanding commitment to environmental education.  The Arthur Dorman Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding minority student in high school or college who has shown a commitment to improving the environment and exhibits exceptional leadership skills.  The Ellen Fraites Wagner Award recognizes a Maryland citizen who has shown tireless dedication to help preserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay.   

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2008 so apply today!  Winners will be announced in January and honored at the Chesapeake Bay Trust annual Legislative Reception in January.  Click here to learn more about the awards program.

 

Highlights of the Month

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is now accepting applications for our Environmental Education and Fisheries Grant Programs!

Environmental Education Grant Program:  The Trust seeks to increase environmental stewardship though hands on education and public involvement in the Bay and its rivers by providing grants that build and expand K through 12 environmental education programs and increase student access to Meaningful Watershed Experiences. Proposals must be received in the Trust’s office no later than 5:00 P.M. December 5, 2008. To learn more about the Environmental Education Grant Program, or to apply, click here. 

Fisheries Grant Program: The Trust and the FishAmerica Foundation announce the fifth year of their partnership.  Grants are available for a wide range of activities that improve fish habitat in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Proposals must be received in the Trust’s office no later than 5:00 P.M. December 5, 2008. To learn more about the Fissheries Grant Program, or to apply, click here.

Now Available - The Living Shorelines Summit Proceedings!
The Living Shoreline Summit Proceedings has just been released. This document contains information designed for coastal managers, policy-makers, landowners, marine contractors, engineers, scientists, and regulators on the practice of, construction of, and case studies for living shorelines. Click here for more information.

Chesapeake Bay Trust Earns 4-Star Charitable Ranking
For the sixth consecutive year, the Trust has earned a 4-star ranking, the highest ranking possible, from independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator.  Only 3% of all U.S. Charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have earned a 4-star ranking for six consecutive years. 

Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration
The Chesapeake Bay Trust would like to thank all of our supporters, sponsors and silent auction donors who participated in the 10th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration. This annual fundraiser helps the Trust to fund everything from student field trips to tree plantings to environmental impact studies. In 2007 alone, the Trust funded 440 grants, reaching 70,000 students and 30,000 volunteers in support of projects that had a measurable impact on the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort.

 
 
 
 
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