W/RR Spring 2013 Newsletter

West/Rhode Riverkeeper's
Spring Newsletter 2013

There's a lot to report.

The rivers, creeks and streams that flow into the Chesapeake Bay belong to no single person or entity - they belong to us all. Yet whom do we hold accountable when they are allowed to become impaired or even unsafe? We must hold ourselves - and our government - accountable. Read More...

ACTION ALERT: Help save Open Space!

Land Conservation and support for our local parks is under a blistering and unexpected new attack. Contact Senators on the Budget & Taxation Committee today and tell them NO CUTS TO PROGRAM OPEN SPACE.

Restoration Update

It's been a busy winter for us out on the West and Rhode Rivers! Now that its already March its time for us to start gearing up for a busy Spring. Stormwater projects, a stream restoration, living shorelines and oysters - check out all of our activities across the watershed. Read more...

Legislative Update

The General Assembly is considering MANY bills that can affect water quality and our rivers. Tracking this legislation is time-consuming and challenging, even for seasoned advocates. Here's a peek at what we are watching. Read more...

Conservation Corp'ner

Big things are happening for a little species of fish by the name of Menhaden. If you have not heard of these oily little fish, it is about time that you do. Read more...

Volunteer Opportunities

With the coming of Spring comes our "busy season!" Get ready to go outside and get dirty cleaning up the rivers! Contact Joe if you can help. Click HERE for a listing of our upcoming events - including a tree planting this weekend!

Happy Spring!

The days are getting longer ... soon it will be time to change the clocks. The ospreys are on their way to spend their summers with us. Before you know it we'll be out on the rivers again. Yea, spring!

Chris, Amy, Bob, Joe, & Will

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In This Issue

Riverkeeper Report

ACTION ALERT!

Legislative Update

Conservation Corps'ner

Volunteer Opportunities

Chris Trumbauer RIVERKEEPER

I love the Springtime!

Maybe it's because my favorite color is green--but I think there's much more to it than that. It doesn't look - or feel - too much like Spring right now, but it is right around the corner.

In this issue of our quarterly newsletter, you'll find all the exciting upcoming events we have planned. We've been working hard throughout the river to prepare for our busy season.

We also give you a Legislative Report to update you on the environmental bills moving (or not moving) in the General Assembly session, which is underway now.

Of course, Joe and Will explain all of our Restoration Activities, and you'll also find my Riverkeeper Report on accountability for the Bay cleanup effort.

Thanks for reading and thanks for your support!

~ Chris

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