Podcasts about Chesapeake Bay

In this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Jessica Heddings, the owner of a venue called Island View Waterfront. She discusses how she discovered the podcast and her experience in the wedding and events industry. Jessica shares her transition from running a restaurant to operating a wedding venue, her marketing strategies, and the tools she uses for her business. She also talks about her booking process, the challenges she faced, and her vision for the future of their venue. Jessica emphasizes the importance of excellent service and creating a positive experience for clients. She also discusses the impact of the economy on her business and her pricing model. About Our Guest:  The Island View Venue is steeped in history, and has a rich heritage dating back to the Prohibition era. Originally constructed as a waterfront dance hall, tavern, and idyllic picnic grove, it served as a blissful escape for Baltimore City residents seeking respite from the scorching summer heat. In 1968, Tom and Fran Laing acquired the property, transforming it into Tom's Tavern, a cherished local establishment that thrived until 1983 when it underwent a transformation and emerged as The Island View. In the year 2000, the building underwent a comprehensive renovation, capitalizing on its prime waterfront location to offer patrons an unparalleled view of the serene Chesapeake Bay. Although Mr. Tom and Ms. Fran have passed away, their legacy lives on through their granddaughter, Jessica Laing-Heddings, and great-grandchildren who continue to steward this cherished four-generation family business. As a venue, The Island View stands as the quintessential setting for weddings, special events, and joyous family gatherings. Nestled in a central location along the East Coast of the United States, it draws visitors from far and wide, beckoning them to unwind, celebrate, and savor the breathtaking vistas. This hidden gem is synonymous with tranquility, warmth, and a magnificent view that stretches across the Chesapeake Bay, making it the ultimate destination for those seeking solace and beauty. Find Them Here:  Address: 2542 Island View Road, Essex, MD 21221 Tel: 410-687-9799 Email: info@islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com Website: https://www.islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/islandviewwaterfrontevents/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandviewwaterfrontvenue/

Clay McLeod Chapman returns to Talking Scared to answer some serious questions, the first being what the holy f**k Clay?! Clay has never been a writer to shy away from a high concept challenge (haunted mushrooms, anyone?) but his latest novel, What Kind of Mother goes into the uncharted regions of the mind and soul, dredging the craziest of horrors from the murky waters of his native Chesapeake Bay. We talk the terrors of both adolescence and parenthood, the terrible power of imagination, why Virginia still beckons his storytelling home … and crabs. Ohhhh we'll get to the crabs! Clay is a great writer, a wonderful person and a good friend of the show. I hope you enjoy this episode.  What Kind of Mother was published on September 12hth by Quirk Books Books mentioned:Spin a Black Yarn (2023), by Josh MalermanThey Lurk (2023), by Ronald MalfiGraveyard of Lost Children (2023), by Katrina MonroeDelicate Condition (2023), by Danielle ValentineJust Like Mother (2022), by Anne HeltzelPet Sematary (1983), by Stephen KingThe Return (2020), by Rachel HarrisonRazorblade Tears (2021), by S. A. CosbyConjuring Up Philip: An Adventure in Psychokinesis (1976), by Iris M. Owen and Margaret SparrowSuperstition (1997), by David Ambrose Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

A hideous pirate, with a golden toothpick and two first names, menaced Chesapeake Bay in summer 1699. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena McIlwain, the Maryland Secretary of the Environment, joins Midday. Gov. Wes Moore has set ambitious goals for the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, care for the Chesapeake Bay, and assure environmental justice. We will ask Sec. McIlwain about the state's plans to meet those lofty goals.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

What are the resource concerns and aspirations for your farm and land? Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt catch up by phone with farmer, entrepreneur, and soil health champion Daniel Austin of Little Red Hen Farm and Green Sprig Ag. Daniel is a fifth-generation farmer in Franklin County and shares the history of how his interest and passion for soil health started with a loathe of picking up rocks and erosion. In a nutshell, he and his family grow, process, and package local grains (wheat, spelt, buckwheat, and open-pollinated corn) for as direct farm-to-table sales to families, bakers, millers, and brewers as possible. Additional enterprises of Little Red Hen Farm and Green Sprig Ag include a flock of sheep to graze on the rolling hills and the selling of cover crop seeds for food, feed, and conservation. Green Sprig Ag tailors cover crop sales to address farmers' and growers' resource concerns and priorities. For many people, the primary resource concern is the prevention and elimination of erosion. Daniel gives guidance on how he would walk through ways to address erosion concerns with a producer and landowner and how people can then possibly supply nitrogen, add the proper amount of organic matter, and prevent compaction with a cover crop mixture.Green Sprig Ag is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains.in Franklin County, Virginia To learn a bit more about Little Red Hen Farm's and Green Sprig Ag's investment in soil health practices, please watch this video produced by the Common Grain Alliance at https://www.commongrainalliance.org/videos Learn more about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and pledge your support for soil health at https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/ and https://4thesoil/take-the-pledge

On this special report we're going to be doing something a little different. We're going to be outlining an adventure that you need to add to your bucket list. That trip is cobia fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. To discuss this today, Butch is joined by Joe Baya (Northwest Florida Fishing Report), Killerdock Jay Williamson, and Luke Barton, our guide and resident expert. Guys, this is one dynamic show because this was recorded the night before the Big Man's Cobia Bonanza Tournament, in which each host and guest competed, and because the cobia fishing here is legendary. Enjoy this special cobia episode! {Editors Note: Corrected audio from previous release} Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters Finao Sportfishing Capt. Austin Hayne Call 757-530-4009 IG: finao_sportfishing www.finaosportfishing.com Booked solid, may have cancelations   Foolproof Sportfishing Capt Travis Kemp Call/text 252-435-5967 IG: foolprooffishing Current Open Date: Sept 13th   Sea Mee Sportfishing Capt. Shawn Shapiro Call/text 757-802-8486 IG: captshap Current open dates: 16, 20, 21, 23, 25,26,27,28,29,30   Reel Release Sportfishing Capt. Robbie Bryan Call/text 757-705-1366 IG: reel_release_charters Current open dates: 13,18,27,28,29 (maybe 16,17)   Salt Treated Sportfishing Capt. Zach Hoffman Call/text 757-817-1388 IG: salttreatedfishing Booked solid through 15th, possible open dates after that   Litigator Sportfishing Capt. Colt North Call/text 757-345-9698 IG: litigatorsportfishing www.litigatorsportfishing.com Current open dates: 12,13,15   Heads n' Tails Sportfishing Capt. Eric Meyers Call/text 757-573-9569 IG: headsntails_charters Current open dates: 12, 13   Fin Finder Sportfishing Capt. Lee Tippit Call/text 240-925-9598 Facebook: Fin Finder Charters www.finfinder.com It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. Keep Whackin em'!   {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Sponsors CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo KillerDock Fishbites Gulf Coast Office - National Land Realty Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Mallard Bay Return Em Right AFTCO Mustad Fishing Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator L&M Marine Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works  

In this minipod, Sean reviews the Cape Charles/Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This is one of 16 KOA resorts in the U.S. and one of 17 in North America. KOA resorts are the creme de la creme of KOAs and offer a lot of amenities to their guests. Cape […] The post Cape Charles/Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort Review appeared first on Beyond The Wheel. The post Cape Charles/Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort Review appeared first on Beyond The Wheel.

Click to listen to episode (5:03).Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 9-1-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of September 4 and September 11, 2023. MUSIC – ~22 sec – Lyrics: “Wake up in the morning and get to work; wake up in the morning and get to work.  Got a lot of work to do, gonna go do it, gotta get to it.” That's part of “Get to Work,” by the Harrisionburg- and Rockingham County, Va.-based band, The Steel Wheels, from their 2019 album, “Over the Trees.”  It sets the stage for a water-and-work quiz game, honoring Labor Day by exploring some water-related jobs.  In this game, I'll read 10 short samples of people describing their work connected to water; you'll have a couple of seconds of river sounds to guess the job, then I'll tell you the answer.  Let's get to it! No. 1.  I manage places where marine or freshwater creatures are grown for food, restoration, or other purposes. [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's an aquaculturist. No. 2.  I ply big rivers on large, flat vessels full of coal, grains, and other goods.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC] That's a crew member on a river barge. No. 3.  I'm a scientist who studies fish.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's an ichthyologist. No. 4.  I'm a scientist who studies inland waters, both fresh and salty.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a limnologist.  No. 5.  I respond to often dangerous emergencies with the aid of trucks, hoses, pumps, and other equipment.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a firefighter. No. 6.  I use filters, chemicals, and tests to treat water going from sources to customers.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That a water-supply plant worker. No. 7.  I use filters, chemicals, and tests to treat used water and send it back to water sources.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a wastewater-treatment plant worker. No. 8.  I board huge ships in open waters, then guide the ships safely into port.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a harbor pilot. No. 9.  I work to ensure safe, accessible, and effective use of a water-recreation facility.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a swimming pool manager, lifeguard, or water exercise instructor. And No. 10.  I use powerful drills to provide access to groundwater.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a water-well contractor. Other water-related jobs include boat building, farming, public health, managing lakes and dams, managing watersheds, identifying wetlands, and lots more.  As Labor Day comes and goes, here's a big thank you to people who work to provide, manage, navigate, protect, and teach and learn about our common wealth of water.   Thanks also to The Steel Wheels for permission to use part of “Get to Work.”  We close with some more music, this time by renowned musician and former Charlottesville, Virginia, resident John McCutcheon.  From his 1998 album “Four Seasons: Autumnsongs,” here's about 35 seconds of “Labor Day.” MUSIC – ~36 sec – Lyrics: “Labor Day, Labor Day, September or the first of May.  To all who work this world we say, ‘Happy Labor Day.'” SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The river sounds heard in this episode were recorded by Virginia Water Radio beside the New River at Radford, Va., on October 6, 2013. “Get to Work,” from the 2019 album, “Over the Trees,” is copyright by The Steel Wheels, used with permission.  More information about The Steel Wheels is available online at http://www.thesteelwheels.com/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio in Episode 558, 1-4-21. “Labor Day,” from the 1998 album “Four Seasons: Autumnsongs,” on Rounder Records, is copyright by John McCutcheon/Appalsongs and Si Kahn/Joe Hill Music, used with permission of John McCutcheon.  More information about John McCutcheon is available online at http://www.folkmusic.com/.  Thanks to John Plunkett of Appalseed Productions for his help in acquiring permission to use this music.  More information about Appalseed Productions is available online at https://appalseed-productions-2.square.site/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES (Except as otherwise noted, photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) A Virginia Tech worker testing fire-hyrdrant pressure on the university campus in Blacksburg, March 10, 2017.A well-drilling rig at a Montgomery County, Virginia, residential project, June 20, 2014.A barge transporting stone on the Ohio River at Huntington, West Virginia, November 6, 2011.A commercial ship on the Chesapeake Bay as viewed from Kent Island, Maryland, September 22, 2010.EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT LABOR DAY The following information is from U.S. Department of Labor, “History of Labor Day,” online at https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history.  “Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states.  After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation.  New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887.  During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit.  By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.” SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, “What is Limnology?”  Online at https://www.aslo.org/what-is-aquatic-science/what-is-limnology/. Encyclopedia Britannica, “May Day,” by Meg Matthais, online at https://www.britannica.com/topic/May-Day-international-observance. Fire Safety USA, “All [Product] Categories,” online at https://firesafetyusa.com/collections/all-products. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service, “What is aquaculture?”  Online at this link. NPR, “Harbor Pilots Reap High Rewards for Dangerous Job,” by Gloria Hillard, March 21, 2012. NPR, “What is May Day?”  For the most part, the opposite of capitalism,” by Emma Bowman, May 1, 2023. Tennessee Valley Authority, “Commodities Shipped on the River,” online at https://www.tva.com/environment/managing-the-river/commodities-shipped-on-the-river. University of New Mexico, “Position Classification Description: Aquatics Manager,” online at https://jobdescriptions.unm.edu/detail.php?v&id=I6001. U.S. Department of Labor, “History of Labor Day,” online at https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Learn About Private Water Wells,” online at https://www.epa.gov/privatewells/learn-about-private-water-wells. Virginia Cooperative Extension/Virginia Household Water Quality Program, “Wellcheck Contractor List,” online at https://www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/wellcheck-contractor-list.php. Karen Zraik, “What is Labor Day?  A History of the Workers' Holiday,” New York Times, September 4, 2023 (first published in 2018).RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Overall Importance of Water” subject category. Following are links to some other episodes on Labor Day or water-related labor.Episode 279, 8-24-15 – Oysters, Nitrogen, and the Chesapeake Bay. Episode 378, 7-24-17 – The Complicated Challenge of Cleaner Water. Episode 436, 9-3-18 – Labor Day, “Sandy Boys,” and the Big Sandy River. Episode 578, 5-24-21 – Water Well Construction is an Ancient and Modern Human Practice. Episode 635, 8-29-22 – A Fishing Focus for Labor Day, Featuring the Northern Neck Chantey Singers FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.” 2018 Science SOLs Grades K-5: Earth and Space Systems3.7 – There is a water cycle and water is important to life on Earth. Grades K-5: Earth Resources3.8 – Natural events and humans influence ecosystems.4.8 – Virginia has important natural resources. Grade 66.6 – Water has unique physical properties and has a role in the natural and human-made environment.6.8 – Land and water have roles in watershed systems.6.9 – Humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment. Earth ScienceES.6 – Resource use is complex.ES.8 – Freshwater resources influence and are influenced by geologic processes and human activity.ES.10 – Oceans are complex, dynamic systems subject to long- and short-term variations.

What do you say to somebody that tells you they're building a four-deck model railroad, we weren't sure either, but were determined to find out. John's love of railroads in the Chesapeake Bay area during the 1970s has led him to create a model railroad with multiple helixes several decks creating what believe will be in layout for the ages. Our next guest is a lifelong modeler, who recently joined the Rapido Trains team as project manager number 347.  But wait, there's more, after a short stent at Custom Model Railroads in Baltimore and creating laser cut acrylic structure kits. John moved on to producing accurate decals for all major scales of the hobby, as well as stenciling for the restoration of some full-size railroad equipment with his Mount Vernon Shops becoming a growing concern since the early 2000's. It's a great interview with tons of interesting info, enjoy!!

The Chesapeake Bay boasts one of the most diverse fisheries in the United States. Not only does it cover over 4,400 square miles but it boasts over 11,000 miles of coastlines. In this episode, I sit down with a man who seems determined to fish every inch of that coastline to break down his perspective on this unique fishery. Bob Lombardi is a Salt Strong Insider Member who fishes nearly the entire bay throughout the year targeting multiple species. In this one, Bob shares his thoughts on the best places to fish and some of his keys for success.

What is your passion? Where do you experience a sense of wonder and hope? Jeff Ishee and Mary Sketch Bryant talk with Kate Bracken and Craig Fracker of the Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Association about how they empower communities with research-based garden education from the soil up, and specifically about their HOPE (Helping Our Planet Endure) initiative. Kate and Craig as Master Gardener volunteers with Virginia Cooperative Extension share how their local association builds and maintains active interest among their community in the care of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, gardens, and most importantly soils. Without soil, there are no gardens.To learn more about Virginia Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program and the Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Association's Hope from the Garden initiative, please visit https://ext.vt.edu/lawn-garden/master-gardener/Become-a-Master-Gardener.html and https://www.hopeftg.org/Learn more about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and pledge your support for soil health at https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/ and https://4thesoil/take-the-pledge

Virtual Reality (VR) at Every Stage of Architectural Design ProcessPeter Twohy is an accomplished residential architect with a passion for creating exceptional custom homes in the mid-Atlantic region. His firm, 2e Architects, was recognized by Baltimore Magazine as Baltimore's Best Architect in the August 2022 issue, and Readers' Choice Best Home in April 2023, highlighting Peter's commitment to delivering the best possible outcome for his clients. Peter believes that a home's true beauty lies in its ability to be uniquely tailored to each client's vision and preferences and he works tirelessly to bring each client's dream home to life. As a pioneer in the use of cutting-edge design technology, Virtual Reality, Peter has successfully created immersive experiences for his clients. This approach allows clients to fully engage with their home's design, resulting in a superior end product and greater customer satisfaction.Peter is widely recognized as an innovator in the field and has shared his expertise at various events, seminars, and training programs for architects, educating over 1,500 professionals in the use of virtual reality. Peter's firm focuses on the mid-Atlantic region, including Baltimore, New Jersey, Annapolis, Arlington, Washington DC, and homes on the Chesapeake Bay. Peter received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in 1988, worked in Germany from 1992 to 1995, and founded 2e Architects in 2005.This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Virtual Reality (VR) at Every Stage of Architectural Design Process with Peter Twohy.Learn more about Peter at 2e Architects, or connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.EntreArchitect Network. Since 2012, EntreArchitect has helped thousands of architects like you find the connections, training, and critical business resources needed to build happy, healthy, profitable architecture firms. Join EntreArchitect Network today.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

Many people are paying stormwater fees on their utility bills, but don't really understand the projects they fund are helping to reduce pollution and flooding from storms. And, a new video series gives tips on combatting climate change through things we can control at home. Plus, finding ways to make a wedding more sustainable can feel overwhelming, but there are afforable ways to say "I do" to a greener wedding.  News about the Chesapeake Bay, new electric vehicle charging stations coming to Pa., spotted lanternflies are decreasing in parts of the state, and why one borough is suspending its climate program.

Hope you are ready to weigh anchor, because it's Pat's birthday week and The History Things Podcast is taking on a topic he has wanted to do for a long time, that's right, Piracy!First off, the boys dive into some of their home states stories of piracy, ranging from the Chesapeake Bay, the coast of Maine and even the Great Lakes. Afterwards they bring in a heavy hitter, Kevin P. Duffus, (minute marker 1:00:15)  a researcher and author who specializes in North Carolina history, to talk about the most infamous and perhaps most misunderstood pirate, Black Beard!Who was this legend of the high seas? Where do we get our information about him from and why do the stories vary so greatly from source to source? Kevin dives into all of these, challenging the classic representation of Black Beard and even the Golden Age of piracy itself. So join us as we set sail in search of the true host of Black Beard!The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet! Opening music is “Hoist The Colours” as performed by Peyton Parrish. https://youtu.be/-CiUfRLzfMoThanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show! 

"He wasn't just telling history and collecting stuff. He was writing about a lot of people he grew up with, collecting many things he'd actually used or heard about during boyhood," says Joe Walsh of his father, Dr. Harry Walsh that authored the landmark book, Outlaw Gunner. Covering some market hunting tools-of-the-trade and old-ways practices while speculating when the last punt guns were likely fired on the Chesapeake Bay--because some old habits died hard--gives way to stories about who Joe's dad was a duck hunter, father, historian and stalwart conservationist.      "Earth, our home, sits like. jewel in the center of infinity. Ours is the only planet capable of sustaining life as we know it. We share a common environment with other members of the animal kingdom. We hunters must contribute to our own sport and to the preservation of these beautiful birds." Dr. Harry Walsh, c. 1968   Related Links: The Outlaw Gunner https://www.theoutlawgunner.com     Podcast Sponsors: BOSS Shotshells https://bossshotshells.com/ Benelli Shotguns https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/waterfowl-shotguns Tetra Hearing https://tetrahearing.com/ Ducks Unlimited https://www.ducks.org Mojo Outdoors https://www.mojooutdoors.com/p Tom Beckbe https://tombeckbe.com/ Flash Back Decoys https://www.duckcreekdecoys.com/ Voormi https://voormi.com/ GetDucks.com USHuntList.com     It really is duck season somewhere for 365 days per year. Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures as he chases real duck hunting experiences year-round: Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks.com     Please subscribe, rate and review Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Some people walk-the-walk. Others talk-the-talk. Dr. Wasserman swims-the-swim. Dr. Martin Wasserman is a retired pediatrician who served as the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene under Governors Schaffer and Glendenning. During that stint, he felt if he was professing getting out and exercising, he should do it as well. So he hopped into the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park and swam across it! OK, there were several hundred others participating in the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim as well. That was twenty-seven years ago, and in the ensuing years, he has done it time and time again. Excusing a COVID year and another year when he was sick, Marty has transited the Bay 25 times--at age 81! This year, there were 883 participants and Dr. Wasserman finished in 3:20, first in his age group, and 301st place out of 883 particpants. For perspective, the race was won by a 17-year-old from Crofton with a time of 1:35. Today, we speak with Marty about this feat that most would never do once, much less 25 times, and about how he keeps healthy in body (he's a vegan, swims, and rides horses) and mind (he is very active with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. And, if you want a spoiler, we also find out if crossing 26 is in the cards! Have a listen!

On today's show we're going to be doing something a little different. We're going to be outlining an adventure that you need to add to your bucket list. That trip is cobia fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. To discuss this today, I'm joined by Butch Thierry as well as Killerdock Jay Williamson and Luke Barton, who is our guide and resident expert. Guys, I'm excited about today's podcast partly because this is the night before the Big Man's Cobia Bonanza Tournament which we are all going to be competing in but also because the cobia fishing here is outstanding, and I'm surprised how many people don't know about it! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please Subscribe, Rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget to text the word “fishing” to 647-558-9895 or click here to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Northwest Florida Email Subscribers receive an AFTCO FREE SUN PROTECTION MASK promo code for any purchase!   Sponsors Admiral Shellfish Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Buck's Island Marine CCA Alabama Crocodile Bay Dixie Supply Fishbites Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Gulf Coast Office - National Land Realty Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Great Days Outdoors Hayabusa USA Hilton's Offshore Charts KillerDock L&M Marine Mallard Bay Test Calibration Texas Hunter

How do we encourage stewardship of the land and our communities in the next generation? In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Sarah Koth continue their conversation with Kathy Yoder, the Education Outreach Program Director at Vine and Fig in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about the organization's work to get youth outdoors and experience nature. Kathy discusses the mental health and learning benefits she sees in students from experiential learning in the garden and in nature. She also dives into the integrative farm-to-school work that she is involved with in Harrisonburg and how it has increased access to healthy nutritious food and benefitted both the area's youth and the community more broadly.To learn more about Vine and Fig and the New Community Project please visit https://www.vinefigeducation.org/ and https://www.vinefigncp.org/. Learn more about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and pledge your support for soil health at https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/ and https://4thesoil/take-the-pledge

When you bring Bluegrass music to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park, you get the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival. Makes sense to me! Today, we head up to Pherm Brewing Company (pardon the echo and background noise)to speak with Jon Way and Ron Peremel to discuss pickin' at the festival which has a focus on sustainability, mental health, and support for veterans!  September 30th and October 1st are the dates, and tickets are on sale right now (VIP and multi-day), with individual tickets on sale on August 16th! Have a listen! LINKS: Annapolis Baygrass Festival (Website) Annapolis Baygrass Festival (Facebook) Annapolis Baygrass Festival (Instagram) Annapolis Baygrass Festival (Twitter / X)

Most waterfowlers have a favorite image, one that captures the essence of the hunt along one of North America's migratory flyways. It might be sculling boats and rafts of bluebills on the Great Lakes, canvasbacks and sink boxes on Chesapeake Bay's Susquehanna Flats, or flights of mallards navigating impossibly tight Arkansas timber. In Texas, one of the most endearing images might just be a prairie hunter shooting over a trained steer.  Inland and coastal Texas hunters first shot ducks over oxen during the late 1800s. The practice originated when farmers and ranchers, who saw their livestock walk to within a few feet of resting birds, began to train steers specifically for the hunt. The idea was simple enough; train the animal so hunters could walk alongside it while the owner controlled it with a halter and stick. As the ox approached resting waterfowl, it allowed one or more hunters to rest their large bore fowling pieces across its back to take the shot. A well-trained animal never stopped grazing. 

Join me on a journey through the eerie landscapes of the Chesapeake Bay region as we delve into the origins, myths, and mysteries surrounding the Goatman, the Blair Witch, and the Snallygaster.  Written and performed by Christopher Feinstein LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedamericanhistorypodcast Zoning Out- https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZLb8oK5uxgK64GL7vUHwK Draft Class- https://open.spotify.com/show/3BEobZXMT1kiPbffV0VT3F Twitter- @Haunted_A_H Instagram- haunted_american_history email- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory Want to watch me eat and review it? Talk about ghosts and theme parks? Follow me on TikTok. TikTok- @chris_hah MUSIC Ambiment by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3359-ambiment License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4133-nightmare-machine License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Links from the show:* American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress* Connect with Wesley or follow him on Twitter* Rate the showAbout my guest:Wesley Lowery is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, best selling author, podcast host and on-air correspondent.At The Marshall Project, he is among the team members working on Testify, an unprecedented effort to examine the criminal courts in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. At The Washington Post he led a Pulitzer Prize winning team conducting groundbreaking investigations into law enforcement nationally. At CUNY, he runs an investigative journalism lab.He was an executive producer of In the Cold Dark Night, an Emmy-nominated documentary chronicling the effort to solve the 1983 lynching of Timothy Coggins.For GQ, he has gone deep about marriage and monogamy with Will Smith, talked politics and the press with Trevor Noah, dove into the post-scandal life of Andrew Gillum, and chronicled the last days of death row inmate Dustin Higgs. For Men's Health he wrote about opiod overdoses among black men in Milwaukee and cities across the country. And for the cover of Ebony he profiled Tessa Thompson.As an on-air correspondent for 60 Minutes+. the streaming version of CBS News' iconic newsmagazine, Lowery reported from protests in Minneapolis and Kenosha, aboard a crab boat in the Chesapeake Bay, and from the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.Lowery has extensively chronicled police violence and the Black Lives Matter movement, and specializes in journalism that marshals data to illuminate the realities within the three branches of the American criminal legal system — police, prosecutors and prisons. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to Breaking Battlegrounds, the podcast that fearlessly tackles the most divisive issues gripping our nation today. In this riveting episode, we are thrilled to host two guests whose expertise and perspectives promise to ignite thoughtful discussions. Congressman Andy Harris joins us first, shedding light on critical matters such as legal immigration and the urgent need for enforcing our border laws. He also delves into the world of IRS whistleblowers and Secretary Mayorkas, providing keen insights into these complex topics. With a unique background as a medical practitioner in Congress during the COVID pandemic, Congressman Harris discusses the federal government's handling of COVID. Later, the show takes an intense turn as Professor Brooks Simpson engages in a fiery debate with Sam Stone and Michelle Ugenti-Rita, exploring the state of Free Speech at Arizona State and Barrett College. Get ready for a gripping episode filled with candid conversations that will challenge your perspectives and broaden your understanding. Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsThe son of immigrants who fled communist Eastern Europe immediately after World War II, Dr. Andy Harris was as a physician at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, a medical officer in the Naval Reserve, and a state senator before coming to Congress.Born in Brooklyn in 1957, he studied medicine at Hopkins, where he continued to practice as an anesthesiologist for nearly three decades. Andy specialized in obstetric anesthesiology. In 1988, Andy answered a recruitment call to fill a critical need for anesthesiologists in the Naval Reserve during the Reagan administration. He went on to establish and command The Johns Hopkins Medical Naval Reserve Unit.  In 1990, his unit was called up to active duty in order to assist with Operation Desert Shield (and later Operation Desert Storm) at Bethesda Naval Hospital.  Harris attained the rank of Commander (O-5) before leaving the Reserves after seventeen years.Unhappy with the status quo in Annapolis, Andy decided to take on the establishment and run for the Maryland State Senate in 1998, where he served for 12 years.  Maryland's First Congressional District first elected Andy to serve in the House of Representatives in 2010. He is the is the current Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies subcommittee on Appropriations. He also serves on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies subcommittee as well as the Homeland Security subcommittee on Appropriations. Andy was married to his late wife, Cookie, for over 33 years, and he is the proud father of five children, stepfather of one, and grandfather to ten.  Andy lives with his wife, Nicole, and their dog in Dorchester County.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with his family and repairing old cars with his sons.-Brooks D. Simpson is an ASU Foundation Professor of History at Arizona State University, where he is a member of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts faculty. A member of the honors faculty at Barrett, The Honors College, during the spring 2017 semester he served as associate dean (interim) at Barrett's Downtown campus. As a historian of the United States, Professor Simpson studies American political and military history as well as the American presidency, specializing in the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction.Note: Brooks Simpson speaks on his own behalf, not as a representative of ASU. His opinions are his own. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

S04E07: American islands that never lost their British accents (from the 16 and 1700s) and the unnatural origins of the Transatlantic Accent.   Learn some new (old) phrases from Hoi Toiders, Outer Banks Brogue speakers, and the folks who live on Tangier Island, Smith Island, and other isolated seafaring outposts in the Chesapeake Bay who never quite lost their British accents. Then, brace yourself, because the engineered linguistic weirdness that is the Transatlantic Accent is coming for you from a past that never was!   Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2023/07/28/season-4-episode-07

A student at Penn State University's Abington campus has been charged with lying to the FBI about contacting ISIS sympathizers. Farmers across the state will get $14.3 million in grant money to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Mayflies are hatching along the Susquehanna. Finally, patients at a children's hospital get a super visit.

In this episode, Jason and Patrick Heizer speak to Kristina Bostick about the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve. Directly northwest of Washington DC, Montgomery County is Maryland's most populated county, with well over one million residents. In 1980, the Montgomery County Council made one of the most significant land-use decisions in US history by creating the Agricultural Reserve. Heralded as one of the best examples of land conservation policies in the country, the Agricultural Reserve encompasses 93,000 contiguous acres – almost a third of the country's land. Today, the Reserve comprises hundreds of working farms that produce a variety of products plus trails and parks for public use. Moreover, it provides habitat for wildlife, helps the region meet its clean water commitments to the Chesapeake Bay, hosts educational field trips for schools and is a hub of agritourism, and much more, all within 30 minutes of Washington, DC. Kristina Bostick is Senior Conservation Associate at the Montgomery Countryside Alliance (https://www.mocoalliance.org/). She grew up in Montgomery County (hiking Sugarloaf every year on her birthday) and has returned after a number of years in North Carolina where she earned her Masters in Public Administration and worked on numerous environmental issues, including stormwater mitigation and greening local governments. Kristina values all the ways the Ag Reserve benefits the Chesapeake Bay region but nothing beats the excitement of a weekly CSA box or the first peaches of summer, all grown right here! Patrick Heizer is a simple guy. He is a husband and a father who is a research & development biomedical engineer at AstraZeneca and a permaculture farmer in Frederick County, Maryland. He writes The Counterpoint substack and can be found on Twitter @PatrickHeizer (https://twitter.com/PatrickHeizer). Montgomery Countryside Alliance is a small (but mighty!) nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of Montgomery County's 40-year commitment to thriving farms - the Agricultural Reserve. The Reserve is a unique zoning framework that has prioritized growth near transit and keeping small family farms on the landscape near a busy metro area. MCA's Programs include: Land Link - Matching new and expanding farmers with landowners offering long-term leases in Montgomery County (http://www.mocolandlink.org/) Re-Leaf the Reserve - MCA's program in partnership with Park and Planning's Tree Montgomery to re-forest stream buffers with forest conservation easements (https://www.mocoalliance.org/releaf.html) Join us for the Ride for the Reserve Bike Tour on 9/24/23 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-for-the-ag-reserve-bike-tour-and-festival-tickets-676420862007?aff=oddtdtcreator) Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mocoalliance Other resources I shared: Land For Good (Land Purchase and Lease Resources) (https://landforgood.org/) Future Harvest Farmer Training (https://futureharvest.org/programs/beginner-farmer-training-program/) ECO City Incubator/Training (https://www.ecoffshoots.org/) Pro Publica Interactive Climate Changes Map of US (https://projects.propublica.org/climate-migration/)

Some people will climb Mt. Everest. Others may hike the Appalachian Trail. But when you live on the Chesapeake Bay and water courses through your veins, you try America's Great Loop! And that is exactly what Annapolis resident, Matt Korbelak did! Alone!For those unaware (as I was) loopers essentially circumnavigate the eastern half of the United States by water. From the intracoastal waterway to the Great Lakes, to the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mississippi River--Matt saw it all solo. Having recently returned, we sat inside the pilot house of Sea Bear, his 27' motor-sailer that was his home for the better part of a year (with a few trips home for holidays and family celebrations) to talk about the trip. The why. The how. And the details of the trip. Truly a fascinating adventure. Have a listen!

We chat about Jesus' parable we call The Wheat and the Weed.  A farmer plants good seed in a field.  Then that night, his enemy sows imposter seed in the same field.  The whole season, no one realizes that there are weeds among the wheat.  By the time they realize what happened, its too late, because it is nearly harvest time.  So, the reapers come and do their job.  They gather the weed and burn it.  Then, they gather the wheat and put it in the barn.  So, what the heck is Jesus talking about?  And along the way, we talk about a new strategy Chesapeake Bay locals are using to keep beach vacationers off their backroads.    

The team at William & Mary believes the birds' low reproduction rate is tied to overharvesting of menhaden, a key food source.

In this captivating episode of Fishing the DMV, our special guest is Martin L. Gary, Executive Secretary of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC). Join us as we delve into a wide-ranging discussion covering the latest updates on Striped Bass Regulations, the status of Blue Crab populations, the condition of oyster beds, the impact of invasive species, and the overall well-being of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Below I have attached Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC) website and helpful links PRFC's website is: www.prfc.usFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/prfcfish Other helpful website would be the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC): www.asmfc.org Jake's bait & Tackle website:          http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Fishing the DMV Facebook page:        https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage  Fishing the DMV Instagram page:        https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link Places you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:         https://www.buzzsprout.com/1893009  Fishing the DMV YouTube Channel:        https://youtu.be/n3c-CFvmpFg   #fishing #bassfishing #fishingthedmv

A report card on the health of the Chesapeake Bay released recently looks beyond the traditional indicators of nitrogen, phosphorus and water, and reviews what's going on with the people in the bay's massive watershed. On ecological indicators the new report card by UMCES, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, finds the bay is making progress, though the watersheds of some of the rivers that feed the Bay are not as healthy. Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources Josh Kurtz joins us to discuss the invasive and indigenous creatures in the bay. After years of falling numbers, are crab populations moving in the right direction? And what threat do invasive species, like the Blue Catfish, pose? Department of Natural Resources' winter dredge survey is a bay-wide effort to estimate the number of blue crabs living in the Chesapeake Bay. The survey estimates of the number of crabs over-wintering in the bay and the number of young crabs entering the population each year, among other data sets used to manage the crab's population. But first, Bill Dennison, Vice President for Science Application at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, joins the show to discuss some of the new findings. Dennison is a professor of marine science and is set to become UMCES interim president in September. UMCES report includes a new component this year—environmental justice—where it finds marked disparities. Suburbs tend to show lower impacts of environmental stress than cities and rural areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, catches up with an old friend who was in Louisville nearly a year ago facilitating a listening session at the Community Boathouse about developing an Ohio River Restoration Plan. Jordan Lubetkin is the Director of Ohio River Restoration for the National Wildlife Federation (https://www.nwf.org/ohioriver) and the Communications Director for the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition (https://www.healthylakes.org/). Over the past year, Jordan has been criss-crossing the region conducting community listening sessions throughout the Ohio River watershed to discuss clean water priorities for a new plan to protect and restore the waters in the 14-state Ohio River region. The Ohio River Basin Alliance and National Wildlife Federation, cohosted these listening sessions to take advantage of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to craft a regional plan to restore and protect the waters of the Ohio River basin. The plan, once complete, will be delivered to Congress and the Biden Administration. The goal is for the federal government to implement the plan with new annual investments to address long-standing problems, such as sewage contamination, toxic pollution, inadequate water infrastructure, mine waste, run-off, flooding, and habitat loss. Every year the federal government invests in programs to protect and restore our nation's great waters – including the Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound, Gulf Coast, and Great Lakes. We want to add the waters of the Ohio River basin to that list and to make sure that local clean water concerns are addressed and local solutions are prioritized in the clean water plan. In August, the report will finally be released and in late summer/early fall, there'll be opportunities for community engagement around the draft plan. A one-day river restoration tour with a Kentucky Legislative Delegation (Guthrie, McGarvey & Massie) is also being planned for August. One of the key local partners in this process has been the Kentucky Waterways Alliance, which will be hosting a 30th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, August 18th, starting at 6pm at Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Everyone is encouraged to join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance with an unforgettable evening of music, film, food, and art! The celebration will include: •    A special performance by Louisville's own Joan Shelley. Joan, longtime friend of KWA, has assembled a honkytonk band to back her, as well as a series of guest vocalists. •    Following Joan's performance, we will transport you into the captivating world of environmental storytelling through our 15th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival. This renowned festival showcases an array of short films that highlight the beauty of our planet's wild and scenic places, as well as the urgent need to protect them. •    In between - or during! - these aspects of the evening, you will be able to visit with Al Gorman, renowned artist who creates art from objects found in the Ohio River. •    Enjoy food from our sponsor Wiltshire Pantry, and West Sixth Brewing will be selling beer. Get your tickets now and come together with fellow supporters of the KWA as we honor three decades of conservation and advocacy. Let's raise our voices and toast to a brighter future for our precious waterways! Kentucky is water. Water is commonwealth. More info and tickets at http://kwalliance.org As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

On this episode, we are joined by Mark Ponton, Director, Broadband and Fiber Services at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC). REC is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to nearly 170,000 connections in 22 Virginia counties from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. Mark leads REC's efforts to expand broadband services and bridge the digital divide in rural communities. His commitment to equitable connectivity drives REC's mission to empower individuals and build community development through broadband access. Click below to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch so you never miss an episode. To learn more: https://www.myrec.coop/broadband

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of how Black brilliance played a crucial role in shaping American Oyster culture. From pioneering techniques to thriving communities, we explore the remarkable contributions that have influenced the oyster industry and how we enjoy oysters today.Joining us is special guest Zella Palmer, a renowned culinary historian, podcaster, and author. Topics Covered in the Episode:Enslaved Africans and their water-working skills brought from West AfricaOyster harvesting techniques and the expertise of Black oystermenEstablishment of thriving Black oyster townsThe inspiring story of Thomas Downing, the Oyster King of NYCCultural traditions and culinary impact of Black oyster cultureThe lasting legacy and influence on how we eat and harvest oysters todayPick up your headphones and tune into this episode where ever you listen to podcast.Keep in touch:To learn more about today's guest Zella Palmer, visit Zella's Instagram, Twitter, Book and Podcast. Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and watch episodes on Youtube  and feel free to donate.To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedInWhere I get my info from:https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/02/04/brief-history-black-people-chesapeake-bay/#:~:text=Black%20people%20created%20communities%20among,area%20rich%20with%20Black%20history.https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/history-of-black-oyster-culturehttps://earthincolor.co/earth-curiosity/how-oysters-became-a-source-of-economic-freedom/https://www.tastingtable.com/1182554/how-oyster-shucking-helped-african-americans-post-civil-war/https://history.news.chass.ncsu.edu/2019/02/22/finding-freedom-through-oysters-in-19th-century-new-york-part-two/https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2018/03/14/how-thomas-downing-became-black-oyster-king-new-yorkhttps://www.blacksouthernbelle.com/black-women-in-seafood-the-history-heritage/https://history.news.chass.ncsu.edu/2019/02/18/finding-freedom-through-oysters-in-19th-century-new-york-part-one/https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/02/04/brief-history-black-people-chesapeake-bay

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (4:59).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesSources Related Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 7-7-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of July 10 and July 17, 2023.  This is a revised version of an episode from July 2018. MUSIC – ~16 sec – instrumental. That song, by Trevor McKenzie—the title of which will be revealed later, so as not to spoil the upcoming mystery—opens an episode about a formerly hoppin' southwestern Virginia crossroads, whose two-word name tells a tale of landscape, water, and seasonal aquatic creatures.  Have a listen for about 10 seconds to these mystery sounds, and see if you can guess this crossroads' name.  The sounds are your hint to the first word of the name, and here's a hint for the second word: water on it doesn't flow downhill, and people on it tell the truth. SOUNDS - ~11 sec - Gray Treefrog, Spring Peeper, Green Frog If you guessed Frog Level, you're a Virginia geography expert!  Along U.S. Business Route 19 in Tazewell County lies a large, flat, seasonally wet area that attracts lots of loud amphibians in spring and summer.  Just uphill from that area, where Route 19, U.S. Route 460, and State Route 16 all meet, the Frog Level gas station plus store and tavern was a popular spot for gathering, socializing, and politicking from 1932 to 2007.  In 2009, the historic building was moved about two miles to a spot adjacent to Tazewell's Crab Orchard Museum. The colorful history of the business included the creation by bar regulars of the Frog Level Yacht Club, with t-shirts that joked about refueling schooner vessels.  That whimsical name is also the title of this episode's opening song, which recalls the business's connection to the Prohibition and Great Depression eras. Tazewell County, Virginia, is by no means the only locality to claim an area called Frog Level.  That water feature-and-creature-based name also is found, for example, in Caroline County, Virginia; in Waynesville, North Carolina; in Carter County, Tennessee; and in Fayette County, Alabama.  In Caroline County, Frog Level is an area between Boot Swamp and Herring Creek, in the Mattaponi River watershed.  In the North Carolina and Alabama cases, the name was applied to low, flat areas where the first railroad tracks were laid.  And in Tennessee, Frog Level is a remote, mountainous area of streams, waterfalls, bogs, and—one can presume—seasonally breeding and calling frogs. Other wildlife-based names also add a natural-resource perspective to Virginia's geography and history.  The Commonwealth is home to Buffalo Gap, Clam, Dolphin, Ducks Store, Possum Trot, and many others.  But, at least from a water perspective, creature place names don't get much more descriptive, or fun, than Frog Level. Thanks to Trevor McKenzie for permission to use part of “Frog Level Yacht Club,” from his album “Generational Things,” and we close with about 30 more seconds of that song. MUSIC - ~32 sec – Lyrics: “With that calypso beat it always sounded so neat on the five-string, and an empty gas can could always double as a drum.  I know it's fantasy and my mind plays tricks on my memory, but that's how I recall the Frog Level Yacht Club.” SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Virginia Water Radio episode revises and replaces Episode 431, 7-30-18. The frog sounds heard in this episode—all recorded by Virginia Water Radio in Blacksburg, Va., on May 23, 2013—were Gray Tree Frog, Green Frog, and Spring Peeper. “Frog Level Yacht Club,” from the album “Generational Things,” is copyright by Trevor McKenzie, used with permission.  More information about Trevor McKenzie is available online at http://www.trevormckenzie.com/. Virginia Water Radio thanks Jess Jones, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, for suggesting and helping with the previous version of this episode in 2018. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com.IMAGES (Photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) Wetland area at Frog Level in Tazewell County, Va., July 13, 2018. Frog Level sign at U.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 460, and State Route 16 intersection in Tazewell County, Va., July 13, 2018. Remains at the former site of the Frog Level store in Tazewell County, Va., July 13, 2018. Former Frog Level store building at a site adjacent to the Crab Orchard Museum on U.S. Routes 19 and 460 in Tazewell County, Va., July 13, 2018. SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION City of Fayette, Alabama, “A Brief History of Fayette,” online at http://fayetteal.org/about/. Crab Orchard Museum, online at https://www.craborchardmuseum.com/. DeLorme/Garmin Company, Virginia with Washington, D.C., Atlas and Gazetteer, Ninth Edition, 2021. Frog Level Farm, Aylett, Va. (King William County), online at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frog-Level-Farm/161088237254620. Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department (Caroline County), online at https://www.facebook.com/Frog-Level-Volunteer-Fire-Department-152122678162630/. Historic Frog Level Merchants Association, “Historic Background of Waynesville [Haywood County, N.C.] & Frog Level History,” online at http://www.historicfroglevel.com/frog-level-history/.  (This Web site was accessed in 2018; as of 7-10-23, the site stated that it is “under maintenance.”) Kevin Kittredge, Fans of Frog Level Service Station preserve Tazewell County icon by moving it a hop, skip and jump away, Roanoke Times, 3/26/11. Bill Lohmann, Welcome to Frog Level, a short hop to good living, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10/28/15 (on the Caroline County, Va., community called Frog Level). Mark W. Peacock, “Appalachian Treks/Frog Level,” 8/24/14 (describing an area in Carter County, Tenn.), online at http://appalachiantreks.blogspot.com/2014/08/frog-level.html. Joe Tennis, Hopping Along: Work under way to restore Frog Level store, Bristol Herald-Courier, 6/3/10. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  For other frog episodes, see the “Amphibians” subject category.  Following are links to some other episodes on Virginia geography.  For other episodes about water-related places, see particularly the “History” and “Rivers, Streams, and Other Surface Waters” subject categories. A walk across Virginia – Episode 110, 5-14-12. Cumberland Gap – Episode 544, 9-28-20. Exploration of the Chesapeake Bay – Episode 140, 12-10-12. Forks in waterways – Episode 545, 10-5-20. Fort Valley – Episode 331, 8-29-16. Geography in general – Episode 265, 5-11-15. Mountain gaps – Episode 288, 11-2-15. River origins of Virginia's signers of the Declaration of Independence – Episode 220, 6-30-14. Virginia connections to the Ohio River Valley – Episode 422, 5-28-18. Virginia's National Park Service Units – Episode 229, 9-1-14. Virginia Peninsula and Historic Triangle – Episode 273, 7-6-15. Virginia rivers quiz – Episode 586, 7-19-21. Virginia's Western or Alleghany Highlands – Episode 577, 5-17-21. Water and settlement of Roanoke – Episode 181, 9-30-13. Watersheds – Episode 581, 6-14-21; Episode 582, 6-21-21; Episode 583, 6-28-21; Episode 585, 7-12-21; Episode 587, 7-26-21; Episode 588, 8-2-21; Episode 589, 8-9-21. Water Places in U.S. Civil Rights History – Episode 619, 3-7-22. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.” 2018 Science SOLs Grades K-4: Living Systems and Processes3.5 – Aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems support a diversity of organisms.4.3 – Organisms, including humans, interact with one another and with the nonliving components in the ecosystem. Grades K-5: Earth Resources4.8 – Virginia has important natural resources. 2015 Social Studies SOLs Virginia Studies CourseVS.1 – Impact of geographic features on people, places, and events in Virginia history.VS.10 – Knowledge of government, geography, and economics in present-day Virginia. United States History: 1865-to-Present CourseUSII.6 – Social, economic, and technological changes from the 1890s to 1945. World Geography CourseWG.2 – How selected physical and ecological processes shape the Earth's surface, including climate, weather, and how humans influence their environment and are influenced by it.WG.3 – How regional landscapes reflect the physical environment and the cultural characteristics of their inhabitants. Virginia's SOLs are available from the Virginia Department of Education, online at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/instruction Following are links to Water Radio episodes (various topics) designed especially for certain K-12 grade levels. Episode 250, 1-26-15 – on boiling, for kindergarten through 3rd grade. Episode 255, 3-2-15 – on density, for 5th and 6th grade. Episode 282, 9-21-15 – on living vs. non-living, for kindergarten. Episode 309, 3-28-16 – on temperature regulation in animals, for kindergarten through 12th grade. Episode 333, 9-12-16 – on dissolved gases, especially dissolved oxygen in aquatic habitats, for 5th grade. Episode 404, 1-22-18 – on ice on ponds and lakes, for 4th through 8th grade. Episode 407, 2-12-18 – on snow chemistry and physics, for high school. Episode 483, 7-29-19 – on buoyancy and drag, for middle school and high school. Episode 524, 5-11-20 – on sounds by water-related animals, for elementary school through high school. Episode 531, 6-29-20 – on various ways that animals get water, for 3rd and 4th grade. Episode 539, 8-24-20 – on basic numbers and facts about Virginia's water resources, for 4th and 6th grade. Episode 606, 12-6-21 – on freezing and ice, for kindergarten through 3rd grade.