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2001 National Travel Seminar
Class Diary |
March 16, 2001
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Chesapeake Bay
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Annapolis, MD
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After an early morning check-out from our hotel
in D.C., we traveled via motorcoach to Annapolis, Maryland. Our
morning session consisted of learning about the variety of
Chesapeake Bay fisheries from Andrew Loftus, a natural resources
consultant. Al Wenger, former executive officer of Wenger
Feeds, led a lively dialogue on how to establish key
partnerships to solve industry problems.
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This afternoon we were addressed by Martin Guinane regarding Smart
Growth Initiatives and land preservation projects. Retired
Maryland farmer Steele Phillips also spoke to us about the changes
in fertilization regulations and the effect on agriculture in the
Chesapeake Bay area.
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friendly" headquarters of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation proved
to be a very interesting meeting place.
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Mr. Larry Simms, Maryland
Waterman’s Association, brought a personal perspective to
harvesting aquatic species from the Chesapeake Bay. The biggest
"Ah-Ha" for our group was the similarity of concerns of
the watermen and Illinois farmers (environmental pressure, urban
encroachment and new regulations).
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Norm Larson dives in
for another blue crab. |
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"How do you eat these things?" and "So much time, so
little meat" were the comments most heard at Jimmy Cantler’s
Riverside Inn. Cantler’s was a crab shack started by a local
waterman where we ate dinner.
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Check out these websites to learn more about the issues in the
Chesapeake Bay region. http://www.chesapeakebay.net
http://www.savethebay.cbf.org
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The aftereffects of
a hearty, yet somewhat challenging
Chesapeake Bay dinner. |
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Chairs: Tricia Matzenbacher, Mary Christine Ludwig and Charlotte
McCullough |
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