Blog Entries for cindy

Phyllis Stonebrook recognized for land conservation

cindy@southriverfederation.net — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0100

In a very touching ceremony yesterday in the office of Anne Arundel County's Clerk of Circuit Court; Phyllis Stonebrook signed the Chesapeake String of Pearls Registry. Phyllis put over 5 acres of marshland property in permanent conservation by donating it to the Turkey Point Property Owners Association. She spent her own money to replace invasive species with native species. The [...]

The Runoff Dilemma

cindy@southriverfederation.net — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

If you missed the MPT special last night - click here to see the on-line video.

From CAFOs (concentrated animal factory operations), small farmers, private lawns, to wastewater treatment plants and septic systems, to power plants - they are all sources of pollution to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This program highlights recent efforts by Kathy Phillips, the Assateague Coastkeeper and Michael Helfrich, the Lower Susquahanna Riverkee [...]

DNR To Host Four Public Oyster Regulation Hearings

cindy@southriverfederation.net — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Tonight is the first of four public hearings on DNR's public regulatory hearings which is part of the implementation of Governor Martin O'Malley's Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Plan. Governor O'Malley and DNR submitted the proposed regulations in May after months of public discussion, DNR open houses and robust input from thousands of citizens following the Governor's announcement of the plan in December 2009.

These public events will feature an overview of the propo [...]

Oysters Have Been Planted!

cindy@southriverfederation.net — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Six hardworking volunteers joined Diana and I today to collect and plant more than 25 bushels of oysters from the Marylanders Grow Oysters program. Oysters from Warehouse, Almshouse, Beards and Pocahontas Creeks, and Limehouse Cove were collected from cages and transported to a sanctuary reef in the river. Most of the oysters showed significant growth!! Good new [...]

South River Sojourn - Great Day for a Paddle and Picnic

cindy@southriverfederation.net — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Thanks to everyone who came out to Harbor Hills community beach for our annual Kayak Sojourn, Picnic and Wade-In. Erik and Rob lead the group on a wonderful paddle up Flat Creek then up towards the headwaters. Temps were a little high, but a good time was had by all. 17" was depth for the wade-in, which was surprising considering all the boat acti [...]

ZOOMA Volunteers help raise $$ for Federation

cindy@southriverfederation.net — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Volunteers started their day extra early Sunday morning to work an important water stop along the route for the Zooma 1/2 marathon. We had 12 folks show up ready to set up tables, fill water cups and cheer runners along. Thanks to everyone who came out to help and thank you, Kerri, for rallying! Couldn't have done it without you!!! For our efforts, the Federation will receive $250 from Zooma!! What's growing on your oysters may not be algae......

It could be Bryozoans

Bryozoans are minute, tentacle-bearing, moss-like animals that form colonies permanently attached to rocks, pilings, ropes, etc. Individual bryozoans are microscopic, but colonies appear as soft, fuzzy, greenish-brown layer and can be mistaken for algae. Bryozoans are filter feeders! We like them!!