Chesapeake bay reserve tours in Edgewood, Maryland

The Otter Point Creek component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve System is located in Edgewood, Maryland, United States. This park offers a variety of summer experiences on the estuaries of the Chesapeake Bay, including leadership camps, professional development, and watershed exploration. The institution, created in 1996, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting research, education, and conservation goals. Managed by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Maryland (CBNERR-MD), the reserve protects and manages 6,000 acres of natural lands and waters in Maryland. These areas serve as living laboratories and classrooms to address key Chesapeake Bay issues, motivating students, teachers, and decision-makers to restore the Bay. The institution also offers public and volunteer programs for all Marylanders to enjoy and understand the Bay. Additionally, the institution provides resources such as the National Human Trafficking Hotline and fraud hotlines to ensure the protection of state resources and the environment.