This project will improve our understanding of the conditions under which stream restoration practices fail, with the long term goal of improving the overall application, design, and review of stream restoration projects. jnelson@cbtrust.org. A native of Marylands Eastern Shore, Lindsay graduated from Salisbury University with a B.A. Finance and Administration Assistant Prior to joining the Trust, Amber was a career and educational counselor and committed food rescue volunteer. These experiences provide CBF members with time on and around the water and introduce participants to the wonders of the Bay and what needs to be done to save it. FY 22 Q2: Question #2 posed in the Theme A, as described below: Theme A: Effectiveness of stormwater and stream restoration programs at the watershed/catchment scale. Chang Puak Camp. The Chesapeake Bay Trust leads and administers the The Capacity Building Initiative (CBI) on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network. Millicent Goodger In her free time, Andrea enjoys reading,writing,crocheting, and taking care of her bearded dragon, Berry. COVID-19 All CBF offices are currently closed to the general public and many staff are working remotely. Andrea is a recent graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned her B.A. Powered by Nonprofit Business Solutions. Funding partners hope that answering these questions will ultimately lead to increased confidence in proposed restoration project outcomes, clarification of the optimal site conditions in which to apply particular restoration techniques, information useful to regulatory agencies in project permitting, and information that will help guide monitoring programs. Please include your name and regular mailing address so that we can be sure to update the correct member record. She previously leda highly impactful environmental education and civic engagement campaign to protect two watershedsin the coastal city of Limn, Costa Rica. We will measure removal of nutrients and suspended sediments by Regenerative Stormwater Conveyances (RSCs) and relate removal efficiencies to impervious surface in the watershed and the rate and variability of water inflow. Influence of historic and current land use practices on PCB contamination of soils and stormwater sediments in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Literature reviews will be funded at up to $50,000 and there is no cap for research projects. Prior to joining the Trust, she held various positions supporting administrative and communication efforts in academia and the non-profit sector. Specifically, we propose to develop a R tool to assess how the design and sampling approaches used in monitoring programs affect the accuracy of impact detection due to implementation of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), including stream restoration. 410-974-2941 x101 Marketing Officer All emails from CBF include a link at the bottom to "Change Your Email Preferences." You can also ask us a question via Twitter by sending a reply to @chesbayprogram! Biological and Suspended Sediment Disturbance: Wet and Dry Construction. 105. A. CBF is concerned about local issuesbecause it's on the local level that most positive changes can and should occur. Program Coordinator NOTE: To manage your information, click on the Log In link at the top of the page and register as a new user. Tweet Share Photograph by Sara Harris Photography, courtesy of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. The effectiveness of Best Management Practices (BMP) to achieve their intended ecosystem effects varies, which makes it difficult to link watershed restoration activities to reduced loads of nutrients and sediment to the Bay. FY 20 Q10: Definition of reference conditions for lowland Coastal Plain aquatic vertebrate communities in both streams and stream-wetland complexes, using a literature review and existing Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) and other data & Sampling and analysis of aquatic vertebrate communities in streams converted to RSCs and stream-wetlands, along with appropriate references for least-disturbed streams, least-disturbed stream-wetland complexes, and degraded streams. Q. May I donate my boat to CBF? The Chesapeake Bay Trust awards more than $14 million in grant funding each year to hundreds of nonprofits and community organizations throughout the region for hands-on projects that are ensuring cleaner, greener, healthier Chesapeake, Coastal Bays, and Youghiogheny watersheds for years to come. Your donation helps the Chesapeake Bay Foundation maintain our momentum toward a restored Bay, rivers, and streams for today and generations to come. intern2@cbtrust.org. Keith Eshleman (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Arthur Parola (University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.), Erich Hester (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dong Liang (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Tess Thompson (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Claire Welty & Andy Miller, (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Bob Hildebrand (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Lauren McPhillips (Pennsylvania State College of Engineering), Theresa Thompson (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Claire Welty and Andy Miller (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Sujay Kaushal (University of Maryland, College Park), Erin Knauer (Ecosystem Planning and Restoration), Jessica Martinsen (USEPA) Represented by Sadie Drescher (Chesapeake Bay Trust), Mike Galvin (Maryland Stream Restoration Association), Jamie Suski (EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC), Mohammad Al-Smadi (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Cindy Palinkas (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Deb Caraco (Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.), Tom Jordan (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), Byron Madigan (Carroll County Government), Vanessa Beauchamp and Joel Moore (Towson University), Claire Welty, Andy Miller, Jon Duncan (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Karen Dinicola, LG, LHG, EIT, Senior Policy Lead, Ecology Water Quality Program HQ (Lead for Washington States Pooled Resources program), Bob Hilderbrand (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Jesse Iliff (Arundel Rivers Federation) and Tom Jordan (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), Carol Wong (Center for Watershed Protection), Tom Schueler (Chesapeake Stormwater Network), Scott Stranko (Maryland Department of Natural Resources), Sujay Kushal and Kelsey Wood (University of Maryland), Ginny Rogers (Versar) and Verl Emrick (Virginia Tech), Solange Filoso (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Keith Eshleman (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Claire Welty, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Neely Law (Center for Watershed Protection) and Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman (University of Maryland), Vanessa Beauchamp and Joel Moore ( Towson University), Vyacheslav (Slava) Lyubchich and Dong Liang, UMCES, Given budget constraints, investigators are encouraged to couple efforts with planned or completed restoration projects where appropriate. Communications and Development Officer For more information, or to get involved in your area, send an e-mail to [emailprotected]. Battle of the Bays - Chesapeake vs. San Francisco Bay Q #2: What indirect should be used for the application? The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a non-profit organization established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1985. You can also send an e-mail to [emailprotected] with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. A. msennett@cbtrust.org. Addresses Research Question 4, which reads in part: "Funders are looking to compare the modeled or measured outcomes of varied storm frequency and duration (and associated flood impacts, loading rates, and % loads reduced) of current stormwater BMPs to those of a new set of stormwater BMP design scenarios (e.g., evaluating water quality practices such as ESD implemented in a watershed where additional storage such as the 1 year 24-hour extended detention or peak management controls are provided)" Proposal builds on our previous CBT grant by first addressing methodological questions of LOCA vs. MACA downscaled climate predictions, then applying the expanded set to evaluation of ESD and GI BMPs statewide. Each week, we take a question, The Chesapeake Bay Commission (a tri-state legislative body), The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies, Each of these areas includes goals set by the Goal Implementation Teams and reported on annually in the, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in the 1960s and committed to the mission of Saving the Bay. The Foundation works to do four things: educate, advocate, litigate and restore. CBF is not affiliated with the Chesapeake Bay Trust or the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, although we have applied for and received funds from both organizations for various restoration and educational programs. Interested in learning more about the projects weve supported? Our website offers a wide range of online resources for students, teachers, and parents.Check our website section, Participate in an Education Program, for information on all of our offerings, or check our Field Program Frequently Asked Questions. Information Session: An online information session will be held January 6, 2023, from 12pm to 1pm EST. For questions about available field experiences, contact our Education Program scheduling team at [emailprotected]. Analyze high-frequency nitrate and streamflow data from nested watersheds in suburban Baltimore to test how well the treatment train works, how much connectivity between the stream and riparian area will reduce nitrogen, and how impervious area and infiltration practices impact the results. Q. Detection of the effects of stormwater control measure in streams using a Bayesian BACI power analysis. For more information about the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, check out their About Us page or Strategic Plan. 410-974-2941 Fish and Wildlife Service, will conduct a study to evaluate the effectiveness of stormwater retrofits on the hydrogeomorphic changes in downstream channels and subsequent reductions in eroded sediment. She holds a Master of Public Administration, concentrating in Environmental and Water Policy, and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Studies both from the University of Delaware. 410-974-2941 x 129 Whitney is passionate about the conservation of our vulnerable biodiversity and habitats amid global environmental change and promoting a sustainable future between our natural resources and local communities. They are working towards a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences at University of Maryland, College Park and hold a B.S. Ola is currently an Annapolis native who loves being by the water, listening to good music and hanging out with her dog, Zuri, and three cats, Meeko, Matteo and Toulouse. Funding partners hope that answering these questions will ultimately lead to increased confidence in proposed restoration project outcomes, clarification of the optimal site conditions in which to apply particular restoration techniques, information useful to regulatory agencies in project permitting, and information that will help guide monitoring programs. FY 22 Q3: Question B Effectiveness of Restorations at the Project Scale. There is currently limited understanding of the differences between these two methods of construction in terms of suspended sediment release. If more information is needed about a potential resulting contract contact sdrescher@cbtrust.org. Megan received her Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from the Ohio State University, where she also served as the Director of Events for BuckeyeThon, Ohios largest student philanthropy focused on engaging the community and supporting the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals. What degree of representative sampling is required to determine levels of pollutant discharge at a county scale? The primary objective of the project is to assess the spatially-aggregated effectiveness of ESD BMPs in addressing four stormwater management goals at the watershed scale through a comparative experimental study to be conducted within the Upper Little Patuxent River watershed over a three-year period. FY 17 RFP Q8a -Resource trade-off for trees. Or you can volunteer to make shellbags or help us transplant adult oysters onto reefs and bars throughout the Bay. Jana has been at the Trust since 2005, first as Assistant Director for Programs then as Associate Executive Director prior to assuming the role of President. Sadie Drescher Prior to starting at the Trust, she worked at Irvine Nature Center, coordinating corporate and school service projects and leading school field trips and camp-outs. We will demonstrate our approach in the Gwynns Falls watershed in Maryland. Our project will target the design of adequate monitoring programs to assess the effectiveness of best management practices (BMPs). Kayleigh joined the trust in June 2022. Andreas connection to the ChesapeakeBay wasinspired by her community and local watersheds in theDMV (D.C. Metropolitan Area). He serves as the Program Coordinator for the Education and Outreach team. This program also supports research for pollutants of emerging concern, trade-offs and more. Memories of the soils: Evaluation of soil nitrogen stable isotope as a robust metric to assess floodplain restoration and nitrogen removal effectiveness. She also holds a Certified Treasury Professional credential from the Association of Financial Professionals. FY 17 RFP Q1 & 3: 1-Watershed Restoration Assessment & 3- Level of monitoring effort (related to stormwater). We will evaluate effects of different road salts on mobilizing contaminants across stormwater BMPs and monitor salts, nutrients, and metals in nearby stream outfalls in response to deicing events. At the Trust she supports the restoration programs that include implementation projects, research efforts, and innovative county watershed and citizen engagement grant programs. In Step 2, we will sample and analyze the aquatic vertebrate communities in streams that have been converted to RSCs, along with comparable references. Using a mesocosm will allow for a controlled experimental environment to directly address the question: Are there direct or indirect effects of iron to the stream macro-invertebrate community? COMMENT #1: In further discussion for Question 5bi (Are there significant differences in PCB loadings across different land use types, industry types, and eras of development?) FY 17 RFP Q8c -Resource trade-off of SAV for living shorelines: Predicting the impact of tree removal associated with stream restoration on riparian water quality remains a challenge. A #6:The awardees contract will include a term for contract liability insurance coverage in connection with the performance or failure to perform services under the Contract. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Introduction "Conservation landscaping" refers to landscaping with specic goals of reducing pollution and improving the local environment. She enjoys traveling anywhere and everywhere! You can use our personal online fundraising program to create a personal web page where people can make their donations directly. CBF works closely with the Chesapeake Bay Program on a number of issues and goal areas. Accountant FY 20 Q1 & Q2: A1) Watershed restoration assessment & A2) Stormwater management assessment. Maryland Outdoor Recreation and Clean Water Fund, Addressing Climate Change: A Mayors Panel and Reception, Perspectives of Women in Environmental Leadership: A Panel and Reception, Plate Perks Program: Discounts for Bay Plate Owners, Vice President of Programs for Outreach & Education, Upon graduating from Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) she. Transpiration rates of red maple (Acer rubrum L.) differ between management contexts in urban forests of Maryland, USA. SUBSCRIBE Latest news from the Chesapeake Bay Trust A POWER ANALYSIS TOOL IN R TO ENHANCE MONITORING STUDIES. Deadline was: January 26, 2023 at 4pm EST, Manage an existing grant or continue an application. What is the biggest problem facing the Bay? Bridget graduated from St. Marys College of Maryland in May of 2022 with her B.S. Whether growing oysters, planting trees, or advocating for a clean Bay, there are plenty of ways you can contribute. FY 19 Q10 - iron/stream: Resource trade-offs in different types of restoration projects. The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a nonprofit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams through environmental education, community outreach, and local watershed restoration. Our project focuses on PCB contaminated sites of Curtis Bay, in the Patapsco River Watershed, but the approach will be extended to other locations throughout Maryland, primarily in Prince Georges County to cover different land uses, eras of development, and household income where appropriate. A #1: Yes, this RFP is open to all types of organizations. Lianna Gomori-Ruben (she/her/hers) in English and two minors in Rhetoric and Law & Society. Check our Maryland, Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Pennsylvania program pages for current information. Jeanne leads the accounting, budgeting, investing and financial reporting activities for the Trust. It will take approximately one business day for your new account to synchronize with our member database. Amber was born in Washington, DC and raised in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, Maryland. This research team will quantify the stormwater treatment value of trees across urban forest types. Q. I have a local Bay-related issue going on in my community. University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). Before working at EA, Sarah was a lab assistant at Penn State where she conducted research on the mineral uptake of Arabidopsis thaliana (mouse ear cress) and soybeans, focusing on phosphorus and the efficiency of root hair growth. Hayley (she/her/hers) joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in August 2022, working as a Program Assistant to the Restoration and Outreach & Education teams. skoser@cbtrust.org. Greg joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in November 2021 where he manages the Urban Trees Program. A native to the Chesapeake Bay area, she has a passion for working with the Chesapeake and working toward preservation and restoration through education. Charity Navigator - Rating for Chesapeake Bay Foundation This project addresses impacts of salt loading and retention on nutrient and metals processing in stormwater bioretention facilities. in Biochemistry and Neuroscience. gburks@cbtrust.org. Dr. Jana Davis is the President of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, overseeing its work on watershed restoration, education, outreach, and innovation. 9 Nonprofits You Can Volunteer At to Help Save the Chesapeake Bay What is the cost of such a monitoring program? Nguyen also leads the Trusts mapping efforts including the Trusts interactive Awarded Projects Map. Cierra is a huge Swiftie and a book lover. We'll send you a renewal request two months prior to expiration to make renewing your support as easy as possible. First, the project results will benefit existing monitoring programs by providing guidance for sampling strategies capable of producing reliable estimates of comparable precision and thresholds for detecting restoration activities. Identifying restoration practices and landscape variables that increase native plant establishment and mitigate plant invasion. Effectiveness of stormwater and stream restoration programs at the watershed/catchment scale: 1. Program Officer Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Action Team - Chesapeake Bay In the Chesapeake Bay watershed (the land that drains to the Bay and its many tributaries), this style of landscaping is sometimes called "BayScaping," or Before it can be published, the comment will be reviewed by our team to ensure it adheres with our rules of engagement. The terms and conditions do not require this and therefore, we are asking if this is something required for the University. We will use this data set to quantify thermal inputs to the stream system from (1) surface and subsurface stormwater management facilities; (2) direct connections to land cover including impervious surface area during runoff events; and (3) effects of air temperature and tree canopy on stream temperature throughout the drainage network. Each year the top research questions are added to this RFP and some years past research questions are cycled off while we await findings to inform the next questions iteration. The Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through the Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, the Montgomery County Department of Environment. Vice President of Programs for Restoration Salt Which techniques of salt application to roadways will result in less loading to streams? If you would prefer that CBF not share your name, simply send your name, address, and member ID number to [emailprotected] and our Member Relations staff will amend your member record. A native of Michigan, Becky holds a B.A. Iron occurrence is likely a result of dissolved iron in groundwater infiltration, disturbed soils at lower depths and the combination of the RSC conditions. The Trust and collaborators will work to provide project sites and/or list(s) of relevant restoration projects for your project. Application Process:The Chesapeake Bay Trusts applications are all submitted through an online system. mandreasen@cbtrust.org. There is beautiful architecture, wall painting and also important in History, such as Wat Phra Sri Rattanasamaram (Phra Kaew), Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon . Program Coordinator If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact this programs manager, Sadie Drescher at 410-974-2941, ext. Other experience includes conducting rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) plant species surveys; habitat and vegetation identification and mapping; and plant identification to species level. Extraordinary weather flushed enormous amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and debris off our lands and into the Bay. in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University, and a CPH in Social Marketing from the University of South Florida. Visit our Student Field Programs page for information on available programs and registration. Our results will provide recommendations on restoration practices to maximize native cover and limit invasive cover across a range of environmental and landscape contexts. For obvious reasons, we cannot get involved in every local issue directly, so the approach we have taken is to provide training on a variety of issues to assist citizens in getting their voices heard. This information will be summarized in a series of design guidance fact sheets, reviewed by practicing stream restoration professionals, a peer-reviewed journal article, a project web site, and at conferences and workshops. Our Mission & History Leadership Impact of Our Work Jana Davis, Ph.D., President | 410-974-2941 x100 | jdavis@cbtrust.org Dr. Jana Davis is the President of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, overseeing its work on watershed restoration, education, outreach, and innovation. Learn more about the latest agreement Field Guide to the Chesapeake Kacey Wetzel joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in 2007 and now leads the Trusts Capacity Building, Community Engagement, and Environmental Education programs. FY 22 Q1: A1 from the Pooled Monitoring Initiatives Restoration Research Award Program Request for Proposals (RFP): What is the effectiveness of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) at the catchment scale? FY 20 Q5: How can different restoration approaches or techniques and/or site conditions reduce the impacts of future climate change such as changing intensity duration frequency curves, frequency of storms, and/or periods of drought? To donate or volunteer: allianceforthebay.org . Sadie Drescher However, we do not share past applicant information. A. She also worked in the Hospitality Industry as a catering coordinator and banquet & sales manager. Please submit these materials as one file. The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund (Trust Fund) allows Maryland to accelerate Bay restoration by focusing limited financial resources on the most efficient, cost-effective non-point source pollution control projects. 21 Dec 2021 Press Release The Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust), in partnership with the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance (COA), is pleased to announce the approval of 13 grants in Maryland and Virginia for the Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Awards, a program supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). Rate this content. A #5: We have past award information including title, abstract, contact information, and final products if available on the programs website at Restoration Research Chesapeake Bay Trust (cbtrust.org). Hiking the Chesapeake's 11,684-mile shoreline would take the same hiker more than three years to complete. State agencies work with our local partners to administer the money in ways that leverage the funds to the . Access to email preferences and other preference and profile tools will be available under the Log In link after the accounts have been synchronized. The software tool will be co-developed by practitioners, scientists and modelers. Emily is a Senior Fellow in the Environmental Leadership Program Chesapeake Regional Network and a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional. However, if you prefer not to receive telephone calls from CBF, just notify the Membership Department at [emailprotected] and we'll code your record "no call." Kathy joined the Trust in January 2020. A literature review of design recommendations and the physical, chemical, and biological impacts of instream structures will be conducted. brobey@cbtrust.org. Founded in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay. 410-974-2941 x127 | The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a nonprofit, grantmaking organization dedicated to improving the waterways and other natural resources of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region. 410-974-2941 Annapolis MD | IRS ruling year: 1986 | EIN: 52-1454182 Organization Mission The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a nonprofit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Coastal Bays, and Youghioghen . estransky@cbtrust.org. No. (More) Rating Information Great This charity's score is 96%, earning it a Four-Star rating. This project will quantify the effects of riparian deforestation on groundwater quality across urban restored, degraded, and forested reference sites. Effectiveness of restoration practices at the project scale: 4. These funds are collected by each county and turned over to the state, which distributes the funds to utilities to upgrade wastewater treatment plants.
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