The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC) spans 510 acres of vital habitat within the Chesapeake Bay, serving as a key conservation area and public access point. This diverse natural space includes tidal marshes, fields, shallow waters and open aquatic environments, offering essential ecosystems for a wide variety of fish, birds and wetland-dependent species. The waters surrounding CBEC host a designated oyster sanctuary, while the coastal marshes and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) beds act as critical nursery areas for fish, crabs, oysters and other benthic species.
Check out our overviews of ongoing restoration and conservation projects aimed at preserving and enhancing the health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem as well as homeowner resources.
