CBF to Host Feb. 16 Bay Act Webinar
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is continuing its popular Brock Environmental Center Learning Series in a webinar format with “The Bay Act: Current, Past, and Future” from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Feb.16, 2021.
MD’s Settina Honored by State Park Directors
Maryland Park Service Superintendent Nita Settina was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by a national association of state park professionals.
Winter in the Chesapeake
The lower Potomac water temperature is 38 degrees F – usually the season for oyster boats to be prowling, but the pandemic has brought no demand for oysters and low prices. But a lot of the Chesapeake Bay birds and ducks are back for the season.
Hicks Looks to Become Deputy DefSec
Kathleen Hicks received little pushback from senators during her confirmation hearing which included her openness to changing budget traditions to drive joint activity.
Visit St. Mary’s to Help Business Recovery
Visit St. Mary’s MD will invest over $30,000 in the next five months in local promotion and over $200,000 in regional marketing. These promotional efforts will be funded by grants from the state of Maryland earmarked for marketing and promotions of St. Mary’s County as a travel destination and for the promotion of local businesses to residents and visitors.
Readiness Not Improving Says NDIA
The National Defense Industrial Association completed its second unclassified summary of the health and readiness of the defense industrial base, “Vital Signs 2021.” Like “Vital Signs 2020,” this report’s final grade for the health and readiness of the defense industrial base was a “C.” This year’s score was 74, slightly lower than last year’s 75.
VADM Moran to Join TPP Webinar
The Patuxent Partnership webinar featuring VADM Michael Moran will be held from 11 am to noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
St. Mary’s Honors Volunteers on Boards, Commissions
More than 250 volunteers who serve on various St. Mary’s County boards, committees, and commissions were recently recognized by the county commissioners.
Cyber Experts: What Biden Should Prioritize
Experts making up the Cybersecurity 202 Network have cited some ideas for what President Joe Biden should prioritize in his first 100 days in office, including finishing appointments to his cybersecurity team and directing more resources to Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Show Leonardtown Some Love
Since it’s February, Leonardtown is lookin’ for love. Join the town’s business community for its “Lovin’ Leonardtown” First Friday celebration.
