- Home - Learn, explore, and preserve the Maryland Coastal Bays on the Maryland Eastern Shore. Protect our watersheds and learn how you can advocate for our environment.
- The Mission - The Maryland Coastal Bays Program exists to protect and conserve the waters and surrounding watershed of Maryland’s Coastal Bays.
- Staff - Are you interested in learning more about the Maryland Coastal Bay Programs staff and what exactly we do? Click here for contact information and to learn more.
- Board Members - The Maryland Coastal Bay Programs Board exists to navigate funding, activities, events, and so much more. Click here to find a list of our Board Members.
- Committees - The Maryland Coastal Bays Program exists to assist in the education and preservation of our Maryland Coastal Bays. Please learn more about our committees here.
- Citizens Advisory Committee - The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of various stakeholders in the watershed interested in furthering the goals of the Coastal Bays Program.
- Policy Committee - The Policy Committee for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a network of governmental and community leaders working the achieve the goals of cleaner waterways.
- Implementation Committee - The Implementation Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Directors comprised of members who assist with the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
- Science and Technical Committee - The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) represents a balance of scientific disciplines with expertise in multiple areas of research.
- The Programs - Are you interested in learning more about the Maryland Coastal Bays Programs? Learn more about the education, restoration, outreach, and science behind protecting our bays.
- Calendar - Are you looking to volunteer or participate in a Maryland Coastal Bay Programs event? Click our calendar to find more information on upcoming events.
- Education - Get educated on the Maryland Coastal Bays by finding resources, programs, and activities here!
- Educator Resources - Find links to upcoming workshops and training, Coastal Bays lesson plans and activities, student community service opportunities, and information on how to schedule a visit.
- Student Programs - MCBP offers a plethora of activities specific to students throughout the year, both throughout the school year and during summer break.
- Community Programs and Resources - The involvement of the Coastal Bays’ community is vital to the health of our watershed. Find resources and community workshops and events here.
- Summer Camps & Activities - Get outside, learn something new, and get hands-on in the watershed. And what better place to do that than on Assateague Island? Click the link to learn more.
- Restoration - Are you interested in learning how the Maryland Coastal Bays Program has aided in the restoration of our local watersheds? Find our various restoration programs here.
- Lewis Road Kayak Launch - Located on Ayres Creek, this restoration project is owned by the Town of Ocean City and managed by MCBP. The physical address is 8913 Lewis Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
- Showell Property - Located off of Pitts Road in Showell, Maryland, this restoration project is owned by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program under an easement through the Lower Shore Land Trust.
- Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve - Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve is also located within the 4,000 acres of a contiguous forest of the Holly Grove Swamp Area.
- Bishopville Dam - Located on Bishopville Road, this new configuration allows fish to navigate into freshwater tributaries to spawn.
- Greys Creek Nature Park - This 574-acre parcel consists of upland coastal forest and extensive sensitive non-tidal and tidal saltwater wetlands.
- Lizard Hill Wetland Restoration - The Lizard Hill Wetland Project is a 20-acre wetland restoration effort located at 10652 Cemetery Rd, Bishopville.
- Skimmer Island - Located in the Sinepuxent Bay just north of the Rt 50 bridge, this island is important in Maryland for nesting colonial waterbirds.
- Assateague State Park Shoreline - A living shoreline project at Assateague State Park was designed and built to prevent erosion and increase shoreline habitat.
- Tizzard Island - Tizzard Island is in southern Chincoteague Bay that serves as a buffer for the mainland against the erosive forces of increased storminess and sea-level rise associated with climate change.
- Outreach - Maryland Coastal Bays Program is consistently trying to reach the community by providing resources, fundraising opportunities, surveys, and so much more!
- In the News - Interested in learning more about the Coastal Bays? Click the ‘news’ link to find a collection of articles and news items.
- Publications and Resources - Do you receive our monthly newsletter? Check out what you’ve missed and find our archives when you click the link.
- Assateague Outfitters - Enjoy bayside rental camp store, a kayak tour service, an oceanside beach hut convenience and novelty store, and an oceanside beach chair/umbrella rental stand, where 50% of profits go to the Maryland Coastal Bays!
- Fundraising - Funding comes from grants with various events and private donations providing additional support for program activities, as well as a partnership with the Assateague Island, Assateague Outfitters.
- Seal Stewards - Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the National Aquarium partnered in 2012 to launch an outreach program on responsible seal viewing and sighting reporting.
- Diamondback Terrapin Surveys - Organized terrapin headcount surveys began in 2012 in collaboration with Maryland DNR and other members of the diamondback terrapin workgroup.
- Science - Learn more about the state of our bay, including climate change assessments, monitoring efforts, an annual report, and more!
- Annual Report - The Maryland Coastal Bays estuary includes five Coastal Bays, Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Bay, Sinepuxent Bay, Newport Bay, and Chincoteague Bay, as well as the St. Martin River. Click here to read the annual report.
- Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment - This Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment was conducted to learn about and prepare for the ways climate change stressors might affect our watershed.
- Monitoring - Water quality monitoring engages our community through our water quality volunteer program, but also provides data to evaluate the health of the waters of the Coastal Bays.
- Ocean Pines Canal Change Report - Are you interested to learn more in the Ocean Pines Canal? Check it’s the health of the canal and view the change report here.
- Report Cards - View the report cards for the health of each of Marylands Coastal Bays here.
- State of the Bay Report - State of the Bays is a booklet that provides an overview to learn more about the science and management issues in the Maryland Coastal Bays and their watersheds.
- The Coastal Bays - Welcome to the Maryland Coastal Bays, one of the more diverse estuaries on the eastern seaboard, there are a total of five coastal bays.
- Assawoman Bay - Learn more about the health rating and challenges that the Assawoman Bay faces by reading the report.
- Chincoteague Bay - Learn more about the health rating and challenges that the Chincoteague Bay faces by reading the report.
- Isle of Wight Bay - Learn more about the health rating and challenges that the Isle of Wight Bay faces by reading the report.
- Newport Bay - Learn more about the health rating and challenges that the Newport Bay faces by reading the report.
- Sinepuxent Bay - Learn more about the health rating and challenges that the Sinepuxent Bay faces by reading the report.
- Support - Are you ready to help preserve Maryland Coastal Bays? Learn how you can make a difference today!
- Donate - Your financial contribution will go toward protecting our watershed, its habitat, and wildlife. The Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible.
- Initiatives - Are you interested in learning more information about the Maryland Coastal Bays Program? Learn how you can make a difference in your community by volunteering or donating today!
- Impact - Small changes made by many individuals add up to big improvements! Please contact Maryland Coastal Bays Program to learn how you can make an impact.
- Events - Are you looking to volunteer or participate in a Maryland Coastal Bay Programs event? Click our calendar to find more information on upcoming events.
- Contact - Contact the Maryland Coastal Bays Program today to learn more about what we do and how you can get involved!
- Accessibility - At Maryland Coastal Bays Program, we are committed to providing our users with a website accessible to the largest audience possible.
