The last week of the WSP SP 11
"I'm on a Boat." -- I feel this is appropriate
Our class took a trip to Annapolis for a beautiful, and educational, day on the Chesapeake Bay!
We spent a few hours on a skipjack -- there are only a few left in the US and it's over 100 years old.
(life jackets and hats were available upon request)
Not only was it a beautiful, warm and sunny day (83 degrees!), but it was also nice to see the Chesapeake Bay in person.
......and of course... learn about problems facing the bay from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
from the Communications Director, Elizabeth Buckman.
Fun Facts About the Bay
- The bay touches six states
- One oyster can filter 50 gallons of water a day
- The bay is about 200-miles long
- Average depth = 21 feet
- Nitrogen Phosphorus is a major pollutant for the bay.
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