@cbnerr

Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia, one of 30 reserves within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, located @VIMS_news

 Gloucester Point, VA
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Joined September 2019
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It’s National #EstuariesWeek!! Time to #WadeIn to all the amazing things the research reserves have to offer! 🚶‍♀️ Hiking 🚴 Biking 🏊 Swimming 🧑‍🏫 Learning 👩‍🔬 Research And so much more. coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/
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A black bird with an orange beak and white head with a yellow tuft floats on the water.

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A canoe holding equipment floats on the water pointing towards land and trees in the distance.

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Why teach about estuaries? Because these unique ecosystems are the perfect setting for learning about science, math, and more! Find resources for incorporating estuary science into your curriculum: coast.noaa.gov/estuaries/cur… #BackToSchool #STEM
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You can never be too prepared when you're hiking or camping, especially with unpredictable summer thunderstorms. ⛈️ Do you know what to do if severe weather breaks out while you're enjoying the outdoors? Be weather-wise with these 5 tips: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks…
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🚜Virginia farmers play a vital role in protecting our land and waterways. Let us know the steps you're taking with the Agricultural Best Management Practices survey. 🔗 bit.ly/4jnUuTp 📍Questions? contact your local Extension office or reach out to us!
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🌎Our estuaries supply clear, major economic opportunities for the entire country– they provide 40% of U.S. employment and generate over $214 billion annually! Read our Economic report, Jobs and Dollars: BIG RETURNS from Coastal Habitat Restoration, at estuaries.org/jobs_and_dolla… 🌊

Jobs and Dollars: How Restoration Benefits Coastal Economies ~ Restore America's Estuaries

A newly released report from Restore America’s Estuaries sheds light on the role coastal restoration plays in supporting our nation’s economy.

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April is #CitizenScienceMonth! From tracking whales to monitoring marine debris, volunteers are contributing to important research about our coasts and oceans. Check out a few of NOAA’s popular citizen science projects: oceanservice.noaa.gov/citize…
6 ways to be a Citizen Scientist: Track the Tides, Monitor Marine Debris, Watch for Whales, Fight Harmful Algal Blooms, Geocache for a Good Cause, Be a Sanctuary Steward.

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The month of #EstuaryLove might be over…but our love for estuaries never dies! 💚 Explore everything the National Estuarine Research Reserve System has to offer and get out and visit a reserve “NERR” you! You never know what you’ll discover. coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/
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Sunset over the water and marsh. The sky is blue, orange, and pink and the water reflects it. Palm trees in the distance.

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Estuaries are green Water is blue Our #EstuaryLove Runs deep and true! Explore all that makes these ecosystems and our reserve system so amazing: coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/
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#FellowshipFriday:These 30 fellows are studying everything from hydrologic connection on sediment nutrient dynamics to using deep learning to ID unvegetated features in salt marshes. coast.noaa.gov/data/docs/ner… #EstuaryLove
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Whether at individual research reserves or collaboratively across the system, the reserves’ data provides a strong, science-based foundation for addressing coastal management challenges. We #EstuaryLove it! coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/researc…
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Across the estuary reserve system, scientists analyzed 13 metrics to rate marshes on a scale of 1-10 for a score of resilience. The study found SE marshes (like in NC) are most resilient, while marshes in areas like RI are the least. coast.noaa.gov/states/storie… #EstuaryLove
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Do you want to ensure that a body of water that you care about is included in this year's DEQ water monitoring? Nominate it today! We are accepting water body nominations through April 30. deq.virginia.gov/our-program…
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Love is in the air — and sea! Find your dream satellite, play match-maker in a blind date quiz, and spread your love with our printable valentine cards! Won’t you be ours? ♥️ noaa.gov/education/celebrate… @NOAA @NWS @noaaocean @NOAAFisheries @NOAASatellites @NOAAResearch @NOAA_OMAO
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There’s still time! Apply before February 28 to be considered for one of 33 fellowship opportunities supporting the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge grantees across the nation. coast.noaa.gov/funding/ira/r… #FellowshipFriday
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The endangered Mitchell's satyr (Neonympha mitchellii) depends on wetlands. Like Goldilocks, it needs conditions JUST right, making it one of North America's rarest butterflies. We surveyed for them w/ @USFWS & @VDACS in 2024. Read about our discoveries: dcr.virginia.gov/insights/ra…
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Peek-a-boo! Narragansett Bay reserve is one of many that uses camera traps to sneak peeks at the wildlife that call the bay home. You never know what you might see! Like this blue heron popping up to say, “hello!” coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/reserve… #EstuaryLove
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🌊 Cirse Gonzalez (Coastal Training Program Coordinator, @cbnerr & @VIMS_News) & Emma Dodsworth (Research Assistant, @VIMS_News) ran a scenario planning game modeling how rising sea levels will impact Mathews County, VA, and its aquaculture industry, its largest source of income.
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Celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay at a park this weekend. Take a walk or go on a wagon ride along wetlands with a ranger who can teach you all about this important ecosystem. Find programs here: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks… Pictured: #JamesRiverStatePark wetlands during sunset
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Sharing your passion for coastal science can open doors for the next generation. For many of our current Davidson Fellows, a mentor's encouragement gave them confidence to pursue the opportunity. Read what inspired them: coast.noaa.gov/data/docs/ner… #FellowshipFriday #MentoringMonth
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🛠️ Bluestem Development Principal Allison Driedger, MCIP, and @cbnerr & @VIMS_News Coastal Training Program Coordinator Cirse Gonzalez presented on how they're using scenario planning for disaster recovery & resilience in the face of wildfires & rising sea levels, respectively.
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