West/Rhode Riverkeeper recently received a $6,000 donation from the Chesapeake Environmental Protection Association board of trustees for restoration work in the West River Watershed.
The Riverkeeper had received a grant earlier in the year for restoration projects, including a comprehensive watershed assessment and two storm water retention areas intended to treat runoff.
The most recent donation will help the Riverkeeper in its efforts to reduce pollution going into the West River, said Riverkeeper Chris Trumbauer. The group's goal is to provide healthy, safe rivers and streams for all citizens.
CEPA received the grant funds from the dissolution of the West River Federation, a group formed in the 1980s to oppose inappropriate development around West River.
Rural Heritage Society unveils luncheon topics
The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society will hold a winter luncheon speaker series on Wednesdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 18, at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum, 1418 E.W. Shady Side Road.
Luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. and feature a speaker on historical and cultural topics.
Scheduled speakers are: Jan. 14, mystery writer Marcia Talley, "Scenes of the Crime: Maryland can be Murder"; Jan. 21, J.T. Crawford, "The Bay and Beyond"; Jan. 28, Julie Erickson, "Conservation - Go Green"; Feb. 4, Patricia N. Gross, "My Life in Shady Side"; Feb. 11, Chris Judy, "Oyster Buffet - Assorted Topics on our Beloved Bivalve"; Feb. 18, Barry Kessler, "Fishing, Family and Fun: Behind the Scenes of our Project."
The cost is $15 per session or $75 for all six luncheons. Reservations are required.
Information: 410-267-0654.
Maritime Seminar Series speakers announced
The Annapolis Maritime Museum has announced the speakers for its 2009 Maritime Seminar Series, scheduled for 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 15 to April 2, at the McNasby Oyster Company Building, 723 Second St., Eastport.
Seminars include a presentation and a discussion. Cost is $60 for the series or $10 per seminar for museum members, $95 for the series or $15 per seminar for nonmembers. To register: 410-295-0104.
James Cheevers, associate director and senior curator at the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, will open the series Jan. 15 with a talk on "The History of the U.S. Naval Academy."
Other topics are: Jan. 22, "History of Sailboat Racing in Annapolis Since 1950" by Stuart Walker; Jan. 29, "Over the Bridge: The History of Eastport at Annapolis" by Ginger Doyel; Feb. 5, "Sermons at Sea -- The Story of Navy Admiral & Chaplain Barry Black" by Jim Jackson; Feb. 12, "Chesapeake Wildlife: Stories of Survival and Loss" by Pat Vojtech; Feb. 19, "Smugglers, Pirates and Nelson's Blood: A History of the Rum Trade" by Cliff Long; Feb. 26, "Terror on the Chesapeake: The War of 1812 on the Bay (2000)" by Christopher George.
Also, March 5, "Ospreys on the Rebound" by Melanie Lynch; March 12, "Deadrise and Cross-planked: The History of the Wooden Deadrise Boat Building" by Larry Chowning; March 19, "Chesapeake Songs & Stories" by Janie Meneely; March 26, "Oyster Wars of the Chesapeake Bay" by John R. Wennersten; April 2, "Beat the Heat! Chesapeake Bay Excursion Parks" by Heather Ersts.
