(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.
We are pleased to announce that the Roundtable webinar series has won a Gold in the 2023 Hermes Creative Awards in the Interactive Media category! Thanks to all of the presenters and participants over the past two years who have made the Roundtable such an informative and engaging space!
The Value of Restoration: Selling the Economic and Ecological Benefits of Oysters
April 16th, 12-1 pm
What is the not-so-secret superhero of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem? Oysters, of course! When we invest in the restoration of these incredible bivalves, we ensure a future Bay with cleaner water, more resilient shorelines, and thriving local economies driven by fisheries and tourism.
Join us on Wednesday, April 16th from noon to 1pm to learn about the importance of oyster restoration to both the ecological health and economic vitality of the Bay. Hear from experts about successful restoration and aquaculture projects, and how these endeavors provide direct benefits to the local economy. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn more about a movement that’s restoring both the Bay and its communities… one oyster at a time!
Speakers:
- Bill Walton, Acuff Professor of Marine Science and Shellfish Aquaculture Program Coordinator, VIMS
- Matthew Woodstock, Assistant Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)