(Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
CRC Roundtable is a monthly virtual seminar series, to host targeted, inclusive, and informed conversations matching scientific advances and management needs in a way that moves us collectively forward toward decision-making for effective and sustainable management of the Chesapeake Bay, its watershed, and its living resources.

The lunchtime seminars invites a diverse range of researchers, managers, and other professionals to have timely conversations around topics relevant to the Chesapeake partnership. The seminars are designed to promote contribution, not just consumption, of information with short presentations followed by facilitated discussion among attendees. They provide a place for participants to “ask the clumsy questions”. The seminars also build connectivity across participating organizations and identify ways to increase our collective competency for decision making.
Sharing the Shallows: Managing Chesapeake Bay Restoration Priorities
May 20th, 12-1 pm
The shallow water habitats of the Chesapeake Bay are highly valued for recreation, restoration, economic impact, and more. However, priorities such as submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) restoration, oyster reef construction, building living shorelines, and public access can sometimes compete for the same limited space and resources. How do we navigate all of the pressures and restoration goals on these highly valued areas?
Join us on Wednesday, May 20th from 12-1pm for a conversation about decisions in shallow water settings.
Speakers:
- Joe Rieger, Senior Managing Professional Scientist, Anchor QEA
- Karinna Nunez, Senior Research Scientist, Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Center for Coastal Resource Management





