Volunteers are what makes the Bay great

From state-wide river cleanups to invasive fish removals, the Chesapeake is full of exciting volunteer events

By Bianca Martinez Penn |
A man wearing a snorkel mask stands chest-deep in a river, his head, arms and torso draped in healthy underwater grasses.
Stan Kollar participates in a workshop to learn how to identify and monitor various species of submerged aquatic vegetation that grow in the Chesapeake Bay. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Litter that accumulates in the water is disruptive to wildlife. Plastics, in particular, break down into small pieces that are consumed by fish, birds and reptiles, impairing their health. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Invasive plants can be found across the Chesapeake region, threatening the health of forests. Trained volunteers are able to identify and remove harmful invasives. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
A male and female use binoculars to find birds at a waterfront park.
Marcia Watson and Gene Scarpulla of Bowie, Maryland, participate in the National Audubon Society's 117th annual Christmas Bird Count in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)

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