Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR) is a multi-component reserve located along the salinity gradient of the York River estuary. Reserve components include Sweet Hall Marsh, Taskinas Creek, Catlett Islands and Goodwin Islands. CBNERR is managed on a daily basis by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary.
News and Features
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Chesapeake Bay Sentinel Site Cooperative - The Chesapeake Bay SSC represents a partnership effort to integrate existing science agencies, academic institutions and other organizations with relevant living resources, water quality and geospatial monitoring and data synthesis capacity. *Draft Implementation Plan Review, November 1, 2012.* |
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K-12 Environmental Education Market Analysis for Hampton Roads - Now available!! CBNERR conducted a market analysis of K-12 environmental education providers in the Hampton Roads region. Complementary needs assessment coming soon. Oyster Reef in the Classroom - A Hands-On Laboratory Approach - CBNERR's oyster habitat cage activity now available online includes dichotomous key and field guide. Presented at VAST 2012. |
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Upcoming CTP Workshop: Green and Blue Infrastructure in Coastal Virginia: Tools and Implementation - CBNERR addresses critical resource management issues by providing up-to-date, science-based information, access to technologies, and skill-building opportunities to key professionals responsible for making decision about coastal resources. |
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Related Links
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Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA 23062 |
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