Chesapeake Bay Week® (held every April) offers programming that spotlights the history, heritage and splendor of the Chesapeake Bay. Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder - and help put the future of the Bay in perspective.
Racing Rivals: Log Canoes of Chesapeake Bay
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Crews aboard Maryland's historic sailing log canoes race for trophies and glory. (26m 46s)
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Community activists work together to clean up the Anacostia River in the nation's capital. (26m 45s)
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Rising sea levels and salt water intrusion is changing the landscape in the Mid-Atlantic. (19m 37s)
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A Caroline County man sets out to travel the roads near home on bike collecting litter. (8m 29s)
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Four women embark on a 350 mile kayak journey down Virginia's James River. (26m 45s)
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The history, culture, and science surrounding the Chesapeake oyster, the humble bivalve. (42m 25s)
Chesapeake Bay Summit 2024: Course Correction
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Experts gather to discuss the health of the Chesapeake Bay. (56m 46s)
Water's Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake
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Black watermen of Chesapeake Bay past and present. (56m 45s)
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Two Black communities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland face erosion of land and culture. (26m 46s)
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Recreating the Dove, an historic ship that helped established the colony of Maryland. (26m 46s)
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Uncovering the most unusual places to explore and things to do for the weekender. (56m 51s)
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Get to know six charming creatures that call the Chesapeake Bay home. (27m 4s)
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