Chesapeake Bay
Program
The Chesapeake
Bay PARTAYYYYY
Mount de Sales
3/26/2012
REVISED:
As representatives of the
Chesapeake Bay Program, we feel that there needs to be
more effort put forth in order to save the Bay and its
inhabitants. The problems that we face make us aware of
what needs to be done to not only help the Bay, but also
the others that depend on the Bay for jobs, food etc. We
are important because we are giving suggestions and
offering alternatives to other stakeholders such as
watermen, fishermen and homeowners etc. to reform their
possibly harmful practices. We can provide the knowledge
that we know of the Bay’s health. The Bay in general is
not as bad off as many people would think. However, if
there is no more reform in the future, the Bay may never
recover.
One way we are trying to
promote the health of the Bay is through the use of the
"Bay Diet." The "Bay Diet" is a long-term plan to
restore the Bay's wellbeing for future generations. This
proposal plans to reduce nutrient pollution and
sedimentation from agriculture, property, runoff, etc.
More than 18.7 billion pounds of sediment are believed
to enter the Bay each year. One project that we will
focus on is planting forest buffers which will stabilize
stream banks from erosion, absorb pollution, and provide
a habitat for animals. The Bay Program partners buy land
so that they can preserve habitats and filter pollution
before it reaches the Bay. They are also establishing
watershed management practices, which include:
protection of forests and wetlands, improve water
quality, and have local support. Another plan that we
are currently working on is rebuilding oyster reefs
which would increase the oyster and fish population. We
are joining forces with other local and federal
organizations so that we can fund the activities in this
program.
We believe that if the Bay
is not saved then the consequences will be detrimental.
We could lose numerous industries, sources of food,
natural resources, and recreation. We are trying to
create solutions in order to restore the Bay’s health.
Through developing solutions ourselves and making others
aware of what they can do to help the Bay we will be
able to focus on other areas that need attention.
People take the Bay for granted and don't realize that
they have an impact on the Bay and its surrounding
environment.
Join the Thoughtful Discussion
Thoughtful
Discussion
From:
JACT - homeowner - EHHS
Ask
3/27/2012
How would helping the oyster population help the bay and
how would it benifit the
human population?
Should we lose the bay what could be done to replace or
cope with the environmental
loss?
Response
The Chesapeake Bay PARTAYYYYY - CBP_Fed - MdS
To:
JACT - homeowner - EHHS
3/28/2012
Well, the oyster populuation helps to filter the water
for all of the other living
organisms in the bay. If the oyster population was to
die out many animals would
lose their food source, homes and many people would lose
their jobs.
From:
alligator pancakes - Waterman - EHHS
Ask
3/27/2012
In your POV statement we see you talking about doing
many things in the future and
doing a few things in the present. Tis good, but...we
want more action! Tell us how you
intend to do all of these things. We must know. How will
you raise the money. We are
the alligator pancakes. We have spoken.
Response
The Chesapeake Bay PARTAYYYYY - CBP_Fed - MdS
To:
alligator pancakes - Waterman - EHHS
3/28/2012
Well, we suggested the idea of planting grass or tree
buffers to prevent runoff.
Here are some ways YOU can help the bay right now: throw
away your trash,
reduce emissions, start a Save the Bay Club or conserve
water.
From:
The Recreational ROCKfish \m/ - recreation - MdS
Ask
3/27/2012
Hi.
How can we get people to care about the clean up of the
bay and know that what they
do, makes an impact?
Signed - The Recreational ROCKfish \m/
Response
The Chesapeake Bay PARTAYYYYY - CBP_Fed - MdS
To:
The Recreational ROCKfish \m/ - recreation - MdS
3/28/2012
Good question! You can start clubs, make flyers, educate
your friends and
families and most importantly...... stay in school...
educate yourself
From:
The Mean Green Governing Machine - local_gov - MdS
Ask
3/27/2012
You talk about planting trees/greenery around streams to
prevent nutrient runoff.
However, waterfront land is usually residential. How do
you intend to convince land
owners to implement your plan without making it a law?
Response
The Chesapeake Bay PARTAYYYYY - CBP_Fed - MdS
To:
The Mean Green Governing Machine - local_gov - MdS
3/28/2012
This is a good question and a serious problem we face.
We could educate the
homeowners on the impact the bay has on their lives. One
idea is that we can have
incentives for the homeowners that follow the
guidelines. Thanks for your
question. Peace. ;)
From:
Down by the Bay - CB_Ecosystem - MdS
Ask
3/27/2012
"The Bay Diet" sounds like a really good idea! Is it
already enforced or is it a new
idea?
Response
The Chesapeake Bay PARTAYYYYY - CBP_Fed - MdS
To:
Down by the Bay - CB_Ecosystem - MdS
3/28/2012
The "Bay Diet" isn't a law. It's an environmentally
friendly practice to help save
the Bay that we developed.
From:
Recreation Rabbits - recreation - MdS
Ask
3/29/2012
I think this POV gives alot of personal insight. I think
the proposal plan that you are
giving is very well thought out and it gives people the
oppurtunity to see what the bay
really is like outside of it's beauty.
From:
Saving Nemo... and others! - CBP_Fed - MdS
Ask
3/29/2012
You provide insightful information on how the CBP plans
to improve the Bay's
watershed, but I do not think you provide information of
what WE as volunteers could
do to help improve the Bay's overall quality. I think
your article would be stronger with
that information.
Response
The Chesapeake Bay PARTAYYYYY - CBP_Fed - MdS
To:
Saving Nemo... and others! - CBP_Fed - MdS
4/2/2012
Thank you for your comments, they were very insightful.
WE did not add what
volunteers could do assist the bay because our
organization is not solely based on
volunteers. But here are some tips anyway, you can
plant trees as buffers or
pick up trash. ;) A
From:
Saving Nemo... and others! - CBP_Fed - MdS
Ask
3/29/2012
The "Bay Diet" plan you mentioned in your paper to
remove polluntants in the Bay
sounds wonderful. Beacuse the Cheasapeake Bay Program
partners by land so they can
preserve habitats, do you believe it is best that
federal funding for the Cheaspeake
Bay Program be voluntary or involuntary?
From:
The Bubble Troopers - CBP_Fed - EHHS
Ask
4/11/2012
You all present good information. Is there anything
that tourists can do to help the
environment? Some tourists are from different areas,
and they may not realize the
dangers of the pollution in the Cheasapeake Bay. :)
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