https://www.nps.gov/cbpo News releases from Chesapeake Bay. en-us https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/national-park-service-awards-$1-2-million-in-grants-for-community-based-projects-in-chesapeake-region.htm Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:30:00 EST The National Park Service has awarded $1.2 million in grants supporting 14 community-driven projects that highlight the natural, cultural, recreational, and historical significance of the Chesapeake region. The grants empower a mix of diverse partners, from local Tribes to local nonprofit organizations, to tell untold stories, promote community resilience, and enhance public access to the outdoors across this treasured landscape. https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/national-park-service-awards-$1-2-million-in-grants-for-community-based-projects-in-chesapeake-region.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/2023-grantees-release.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:17:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $2,367,633.17 in Chesapeake Gateways Grants through the NPS Chesapeake Gateways Office in September to fund 22 projects. Governmental and non-governmental organizations spearhead the projects funded by Chesapeake Gateways grants to bring out familiar, untold, under-appreciated, or yet to be uncovered narratives and to promote resilient communities & landscapes through tourism, sustainability, conservation & local economies throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These awards are made possible through annual appropriations from Congress. https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/2023-grantees-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/staff-2023.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:17:00 EST NPS Chesapeake is pleased to announce new capacity to support and serve partners in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Two new members of the NPS Chesapeake leadership team have joined the office based in Annapolis, Maryland, bringing a wealth of experience: Ian Austin, Director of Administration and Eddie Gonzalez, Director of Partnerships and Grants. Three additional NPS employees have joined NPS Chesapeake office to lead key projects: Brent Everitt, Communications and Visitor Experience Specialist; Aurelia Gracia, Outdoor Recreation Planner; and Cherri Espersen, Partnerships Coordinator. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/staff-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:36:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-west-virginia-creates-131-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:11:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,187,125 visitors to national parks in West Virginia spent $108.9 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 1,447 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $131 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-west-virginia-creates-131-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/news-o-sullivan.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:38:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Wendy O’Sullivan as the superintendent of the Chesapeake Bay Office, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/news-o-sullivan.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-and-cache-across-maryland.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:46:00 EST The National Park Service and the Maryland Geocaching Society announce a six-week collaboration designed to introduce geocaching participants to national parks and public lands in Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-and-cache-across-maryland.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-partners-with-maryland-geocaching-society.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:18:00 EST The National Park Service and the Maryland Geocaching Society announce a six-week collaboration designed to introduce geocaching participants to national parks and public lands in Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-partners-with-maryland-geocaching-society.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/youthprogramtrailsgrant.htm Tue, 19 May 2015 06:36:00 EST National Park Service Chesapeake Bay youth program used an Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation for enhancements to a sensory-rich trail experience for people with special needs. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/youthprogramtrailsgrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-chesapeake-bay-receives-active-trails-grant.htm Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:07:00 EST National Park Service Chesapeake Bay received an Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation. The funds were used to help build a sensory-rich trail experience for all people at Maryland's Patapsco Valley State Park. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-chesapeake-bay-receives-active-trails-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/financial-assistance-for-public-access.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:06:00 EST The National Park Service, Chesapeake Bay Office is accepting project proposals from Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trail partners for financial assistance awards. Public water access site development projects that advance the development of designated Gateways water trails, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, and/or the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail are the funding priority for fiscal year 2014. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/financial-assistance-for-public-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-and-partners-collaborate-on-large-landscape-conservation.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:01:00 EST The NPS Chesapeake Bay Office and partner Chesapeake Conservancy hosted over fifty representatives from federal, state, local agencies and national and regional conservation groups recently at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-and-partners-collaborate-on-large-landscape-conservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/star-spangled-banner-trail-advisory-council-appointed.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:03:00 EST The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office announces the appointment of 23 members to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Advisory Council.Members of the Council, appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, will consult with the Secretary and the National Park Service on matters related to the trail, including trail development, public access, recreation opportunities, and educational programs along the trail route. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/star-spangled-banner-trail-advisory-council-appointed.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/advisory-councils-will-meet-on-october-7.htm Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:06:00 EST Advisory Councils for the John Smith Trail and the Star-Spangled Banner Trail will meet together on October 7, 2013 in Washington, DC. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/advisory-councils-will-meet-on-october-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/captain-john-smith-trail-advisory-council-appointed.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:26:00 EST The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office announced the appointment of 26 members to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council. Members of the Council, appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, will consult with the Secretary and the National Park Service on matters related to trail management, public access, recreation opportunities, and natural and cultural resource conservation along the trail route. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/captain-john-smith-trail-advisory-council-appointed.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/superintendent-selected-for-nps-chesapeake-bay.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:03:00 EST The National Park Service Northeast Regional Office has selected Charles E. "Chuck" Hunt as the new superintendent of the NPS Chesapeake Bay office. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/superintendent-selected-for-nps-chesapeake-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/significant-john-smith-trail-site-now-preserved.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:46:00 EST On Friday, June 21, 2013, nearly 300 people gathered to celebrate the protection of Werowocomoco, the principal residence of the secular and spiritual Indian leader Powhatan when Jamestown was settled in 1607. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/significant-john-smith-trail-site-now-preserved.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/star-spangled-history-and-travel-guide-receives-award.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:55:00 EST The book In Full Glory Reflected: Discovering the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake was recognized yesterday with an award by the Maryland Historical Trust. The book serves as the history and travel guide to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/star-spangled-history-and-travel-guide-receives-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/conservation-report-released.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:22:00 EST NPS and the Chesapeake Conservancy released a report summarizing the 2-day Large Landscape Conservation Workshop attended by 56 Chesapeake region conservation practitioners in August, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/conservation-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-chesapeake-bay-investments-fy12.htm Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:37:00 EST The NPS Chesapeake Bay Office invested $1.36M with 21 partners for 24 projects in youth engagement, education, public access, and trail development on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/nps-chesapeake-bay-investments-fy12.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/star-spangled-banner-national-historic-trail-ready-for-visitors.htm Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:07:00 EST On July 30, 2012, the National Park Service officially launched the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail in a ceremony recognizing the hard work of partners from all nine regions of the trail. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/star-spangled-banner-national-historic-trail-ready-for-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/secretary-salazar-designates-connecting-components-to-the-john-smith-trail.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 07:04:00 EST Four historic connecting components to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail were designated by DOI Secretary Salazar. Trail partners gathered at Sandy Point State Park in Maryland for the signing ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/learn/news/secretary-salazar-designates-connecting-components-to-the-john-smith-trail.htm