Collectively, we have been working towards the restoration of Chesapeake Bay for around five decades; in fact, CRC celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022. We have seen a lot of progress, but we also still have a long way to go. What needs to happen to keep moving us forward? One answer to that question is incorporating more social science into the restoration effort. Without thoughtfully considering the lives and actions of the 18 million people in the watershed, we’re left with a large blind spot.

With the help of our expert speakers, we learned what is already being done, and what else can we do, to include the human dimension in our restoration efforts.

Speakers:

• Lara Fowler, Senior Lecturer, Penn State Law; Assistant Director, Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment; Affiliate Faculty, Penn State School of International Affairs
• Daniel Read, Associate Research Scientist, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
• Lisa Wainger, Research Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory