Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary to protect World War I-era shipwrecks NOAA, the state of Maryland and Charles County today announced the designation of a new national marine sanctuary to protect the remains of more than 100 abandoned steamships and vessels built as part of America’s engagement in World War I. Mallows Bay-Potomac River […]
Governor Hogan Applauds Important Step
Toward Maryland’s First National Marine Sanctuary Final Designation of Mallows Bay-Potomac River Sanctuary Expected Later This Year The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) entered their Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Final Management Plan for the designation of the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary in Charles County into the Federal Register earlier today. […]
Public Invited to 4th Annual Potomac River Cleanup
At Mallows Bay Activities Start at 10 a.m. on April 28 On Saturday, April 28, the public is invited to help clean up areas among the World War I-era shipwrecks moored in Mallows Bay and adjacent shorelines at Mallows Bay Park in Charles County. Local archaeologists, historians and naturalists will share information and interpret the history […]
New Partnership to Monitor Mallows Bay Water Quality
Long-Term Monitoring Site to Benefit Public, Resource Managers and Scientists The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and Maryland Department of Natural Resources have announced a five-year partnership to monitor water quality at Mallows Bay on the Potomac River, a site being considered for designation as a national marine sanctuary. The partnership plans for a long-term, continuous […]
Public Urged to Comment and Attend Meetings on Mallows Bay
Chesapeake Conservancy Encourages Public Participation for Mallows Bay – Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Public Urged to Comment and Attend Public Meetings WHAT: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold public meetings to allow comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to designate Mallows Bay-Potomac River as a National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA will […]
NOAA Seeks Public Input on Proposed National Marine Sanctuary
Mallows Bay NOAA is asking for the public’s input on a detailed plan to develop a national marine sanctuary to conserve historically-significant shipwrecks and related maritime heritage resources along the Potomac River in Maryland and enhance recreational access. The area was proposed to NOAA with broad community support and will be managed in partnership with […]
Mallows Bay Designation Moves Forward
Public Comment Accepted Until March 31 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is proud to announce that a unique archaeological, cultural and historical site in Charles County is another step closer to being named a National Marine Sanctuary. The public review process officially began today with the publishing of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and […]
Public Encouraged to Comment on Mallows Bay
Chesapeake Conservancy Celebrates Milestone toward National Marine Sanctuary Designation for Mallows Bay – Potomac River Chesapeake Conservancy President & CEO Joel Dunn issued the following statement in response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) announcement of the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement which marks the beginning of a public comment period […]
Proposed National Sanctuaries in Wisconsin & Maryland
NOAA releases draft plans for proposed national marine sanctuaries in Wisconsin and Maryland New areas would protect shipwrecks from 1800s, World War I, and maritime battlegrounds The public will be able to weigh in beginning Mon., Jan. 9 on two proposals for new NOAA national marine sanctuaries in Wisconsin and Maryland that would protect nationally […]
Conservancy Releases Virtual Reality Video
Now Viewers Can See the Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay-Potomac River Up Close & Online Will Be Featured at Charles County Booth at MACo Conference in Ocean City The Chesapeake Conservancy partnered with Terrain360 to release a 360° virtual reality video (360VR) of the “Ghost Fleet” of Mallows Bay – Potomac River, the largest collection […]