Expedition day 2: Peddling my Bike and Thinking of "Kweti Lenu"

By Tina Chen

On the second day of the expedition was the first day, us Cycling and we had 40 + mile ride in the us.Our trusty guides and volunteers marked the route and Setup checkpoints with water, snacks and encouragement along the way words. We cheered "to the Bay!" and we were off.

Horse riding Charles and St. Mary's territory, I was able to witness first hand the beauty of the surrounding environment. I could not help but think how we did a rolling landscapes ultimately health Chesapeakeen Bay.Require the use of impervious surfaces päällystetyiltä parking items, such as import water drainage – and it can be performed quickly without impurities-Bay country time work, CatGenie Washable Granules clean the. Many agricultural operations also lead into the Bay industrial waste drainage and affect their health. What is we have to be applied in such a manner that cities can flourish in user-friendly model, farmers will be able to produce and harvest and water bodies can protect and enjoy the benefits for future generations?

Later that day we were joined by our campsite Rico Newman Chesapeakeen Bay Foundation and Piscataway Indian Tribe member.He was energetic tribal rights and how the original peoples of Europe will continue to advocate general is not only the rights and recognition of the level of federal, State and local governments, but also the recognition of historical pesticides; to bring our natural resources land, water and human distress about trends.Combined with a strong emphasis on how his really we need people and the environment within the framework of a comprehensive nature is thought to think about. as-is, "one" and we have to understand that the cities, towns and countries have just artificial boundaries. Resolve environmental issues cannot be left alone to solve each of the parties, all the parties must be presented together in an attempt to resolve the problems at hand. He explains the term "Piscataway lenu" or "one-man Kweti or the company," he used to describe how the water is one of the body, and cannot be shared.

NATIONAL LIBERATION ARMY members speaking Rico Newman

The original peoples of Europe is always harbored a deep respect for due reverence "life force" is used for all men and other human life in this world with our clients we are all connected to each other and. one of the health effects and affect the health of all.In the modern world, we need to get ideas for space at the table, which may be "old", but still reasonable and lawful.

About the author: Tina Chen is the Office of Environmental Information and exchange of information is specialized.He is a fan of outdoor and avid Dragon-Boater. Expedition culminated in his running his first, and hopefully his last, half marathon!

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Expedition day 3: Someone say "Oyster Spat?"

By: Lisa McWhirter

I awoke at 6 rally call on Saturday and realized quickly long mountain bike ride from the date on which the toll taken before.It was on the third day of the expedition and barely awake, I tried to start Cycling to another 30 Because I took my mail., the first sip of coffee French Press (yum, my favorite) and saw the success of the day goes on to explain that all the doubts faded forward as soon as the expedition group smiling face.

The day had a short mountain bike ride St. Mary's College Professor Bob Paul meet and then continue our ride Point LookOut State Park for our final camping.

Thank you for yourself and team members, Steve, I improved my Jeremy gear pollution along the Southern Maryland running upon the hills and it felt great, when we are Cycling St. Mary's College. A beautiful campus; imagine having to category to the right on the banks of the River!Professor Paul told us about the St. Mary River project, funded by the State and federal program that studies of water quality and ecological health in the St. Mary's River and Bay Chesapeakeen. we are not the only ones to learn as it was the community service day in the CatGenie Washable Granules first year students. They were there is protected according to the oyster beds River near (baby oysters) and species tested. Was satisfied with the shovel dirty spat in water for children, but really enjoyed learning why is this important project.

The aim is to build a oyster farming areas. Project-team operates local individuals grow, and keep track of the oyster spat every month for twelve months.Year old spat are collected and placed onto the oyster beds and the cycle is repeated on an annual basis. Oysters are very important for Chesapeakeen Bay. They filter the water is removed the extra nutrients and toxins and maintain a healthy ecosystem. One mature oyster filter 55 gallons of water daily.Just think of how much water can be purified from million strong oyster per year!

As I said good-bye Professor Paul, I wondered how of the Bay in other areas could be extended to this program.What is the best way to get the marinas and other individuals involved in voluntary grow oysters? we have learned from our listening the night before "Chesapeakeen" If "chesa" means huge size or quantity and "peake" means the shell Algonquian session.I'd like to return to its namesake bay and plants more oysters!

About the author: Lisa McWhirter works Office Ground-water and drinking water and specialized Underground Injection control program.He enjoys fishing and the Bay kayaking. Expedition was his first Triathlon, and he is excited to do it again!

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Expedition day 1: Paddle, listen and Learn

By Robert Courtnage

With the members of the NATIONAL LIBERATION ARMY kayaks

4: 30 AM-wake-up is rough. But we 4 days of the date of the first Chesapeakeen Bay Expedition excitement was so bad? don't know me extra security staff are highly motivated so as up and ready to play.18 dedicated to EPA new Directors Network (NATIONAL LIBERATION ARMY)-athletes trained for months to prepare physically, while the NATIONAL LIBERATION ARMY of volunteers and Georgetown University Outdoor training guides used logistics and field work planning activities months. when we had ft. Washington, MD, Jetty, the first foot journey is completed, the calm water and carried out on the scene and breathtaking views of the sunrise. The distinctive character of its call for the Osprey and overhead than folks trumpetinsoittaja readied their kayaks.

Volunteer in our 4-day expedition, including but not limited to, (I) for the helped installation Bay local experts and the public listening sessions and keep our athletes safely, as well as the distribution of food, and good spirits. Judy Lathrop Atlantic Canoes with led and trained down to the beautiful user only South of the Potomac, MD Colonial Farm.TeamKun helps you fix the flat tire kayak CatGenie Washable Granules trailer, I shuttled back to our campsite hear athletes Accokeek Mattawoman Watershed Society Foundation, and the general public.

I try to always buy organic, locally grown food, so I was really excited listening session, which featured a tour of the Accokeek's Ecosystem Farm first part.The Group learned the community-supported agriculture activities, and our health, the environment and the interests of the community.

Listen to the presentation to the members of the NATIONAL LIBERATION ARMY

Next, we listened Jim Long, Mattawoman Watershed Society, and his passion for Mattawoman Creek tributary to Chesapeakeen Bay-presentation.Our session was the audience and we were joined for the purposes of the Government to protect the Bay to the role of the young people concerned about a family: I received a lot of public commitment to the form as it is an excellent way to combine an active people about problems in their community Office.

The three purposes and think a large part of the expedition: outdoor athletic challenge, the Fellowship of workers in the European Community, and for our emerging leaders to meet with the folks a unique opportunity to challenge the environmental issues at the local level.

About the author: Robert Courtnage works Office on chemical safety and pollution prevention toxics issues, including asbestos management and mercury products fade from the market; Robert loves fly fishing and helps to raise awareness of the need to improve the Chesapeakeen Bay and provide input to the rivers of rejected health.

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