(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.
Branching Out: Increasing Tree Canopy in the Watershed
November 18, 12 – 1:00 pm
This time of year is all about trees. Brilliant autumn colors and fallen leaves covering the landscape are hard to ignore, but despite their vibrant seasonal presence, the Chesapeake Bay watershed has been losing tree cover. From 2013 to 2021, nearly 29,000 acres of tree canopy were lost to development in suburban and urban communities.
Join us on Wednesday, November 18th from 12-1pm to learn about the work being done to conserve and increase tree canopy in our communities.
Speakers:
- Andrew Larkin, Assistant Director for Engagement, Old Dominion University’s Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience
- Vinnie Cotrone, Urban Forester, Penn State Cooperative Extension





