ESVA Science & Philosophy Seminars

There are two programs coming up at the Science and Philosophy Seminar that relate directly to the Shorekeeper mission. As most of our blog readers have expressed a desire to learn more about the waters of the Eastern Shore and the issues that affect it, we thought you might be interested in attending one of these sessions
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1.   Libby Norris will discuss the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Agricultural Stewardship Program on Friday, April 27th, at the ESVA Science and Philosophy Seminar. The Stewardship Program helps farmers implement conservation measures to prevent soil loss and improve water quality in the Bay and its tributaries.
Dr. Norris is a Watershed Restoration Scientist with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. She has been identifying, designing, and installing wetland and riparian buffer projects in Virginia’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed for over a decade. Her activities include working with farmers and landowners through outreach and education, coordinating conservation partners, and providing restoration expertise to CBF staff.

The ninety-minute seminar will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012 in the Lecture Hall at the Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa.


2.   George Reiger will present a discussion on the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin at the ESAV Science and Philosophy Seminar on May 4th. The Commission's mission is to enhance, protect, and conserve the water and associated land resources of the Potomac River and its tributaries through regional and interstate cooperation.
George is a member of the Commission’s Executive Committee, and a board member of the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper. He is a nationally recognized journalist and author covering recreational fishing, hunting, and related conservation issues.

The ninety-minute seminar will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012 in the Lecture Hall at the Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa.


As always, we thank you for your vigilance on your creek and the lands that surround it.  The eyes and ears of our Creekwatchers are arguably the most valuable resource available to the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper organization, and we appreciate your dedication to protecting, preserving, and improving the tidal waters of the Eastern Shore.

1st Annual Waterway Guardian Awards Presented by the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper

The Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper is very excited to announce our 1st Annual Waterway Guardian Awards. Recipients will be recognized at the Shorekeeper’s annual Clamboree on August 18, 2012

“The intent of these awards is to recognize groups, agencies, and individuals who have made significant contributions toward clean water on the Eastern Shore of Virginia,” said John Ordeman, President of the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper organization. “We felt it was time to shine a light on those whose local work and actions have been a positive force for helping preserve, protect, and restore our creeks, bays, and other precious natural resources."

There are three categories of awards: individuals and nongovernmental organizations; government agencies and/or elected or appointed government officials; and commercial enterprises. All nominees/recipients must live in or work on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and there may be multiple award recipients in each category.

The Shorekeeper organization invites anyone to make a nomination, which must be done using our nominating form (click this link to go to the form).

The deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1, 2012.