Chesapeake Bay Week® (held every April) offers programming that spotlights the history, heritage and splendor of the Chesapeake Bay. Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder - and help put the future of the Bay in perspective.
Chesapeake Bay Week is a local public television program presented by MPT
Racing Rivals: Log Canoes of Chesapeake Bay
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Crews aboard Maryland's historic sailing log canoes race for trophies and glory. (26m 46s)
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Community activists work together to clean up the Anacostia River in the nation's capital. (26m 45s)
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Rising sea levels and salt water intrusion is changing the landscape in the Mid-Atlantic. (19m 37s)
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A Caroline County man sets out to travel the roads near home on bike collecting litter. (8m 29s)
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Four women embark on a 350 mile kayak journey down Virginia's James River. (26m 45s)
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The history, culture, and science surrounding the Chesapeake oyster, the humble bivalve. (42m 25s)
Chesapeake Bay Summit 2024: Course Correction
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Experts gather to discuss the health of the Chesapeake Bay. (56m 46s)
Water's Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake
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Black watermen of Chesapeake Bay past and present. (56m 45s)
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Two Black communities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland face erosion of land and culture. (26m 46s)
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Recreating the Dove, an historic ship that helped established the colony of Maryland. (26m 46s)
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Uncovering the most unusual places to explore and things to do for the weekender. (56m 51s)
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Get to know six charming creatures that call the Chesapeake Bay home. (27m 4s)
Wetlands of Wonder: The Hidden World of Vernal Pools
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A look at vernal pools, seasonal wetland ecosystems found in Delaware and Maryland. (53m 31s)
Eatin' Blue Catfish: Chesapeake Style
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Managing invasive blue catfish by putting them on the menu. (26m 46s)
Search for the Cooper: A River Hidden in Plain View
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Four teens journey for six days along Camden County, New Jersey's neglected Cooper River. (28m 46s)
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A look at Houston's relationship with its bayous and the work being done to protect them. (16m 8s)
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A family-owned farm on the Eastern Shore utilizes regenerative faming to raise livestock. (26m 27s)
Kent County's Storied Landscape: Place, Past and Present
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History of Kent County through the lens of the landscape. (26m 46s)
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Farmers, scientists, and policymakers work on farming practices that benefit soil health. (59m 37s)
Water's Way: Thinking Like a Watershed
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A look at how natural elements like beavers and trees could aid efforts to restore the Bay (44m 35s)
The Chesapeake Bay Summit 2022
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A compelling discussion on the health of the Chesapeake Bay, led by host Frank Sesno. (56m 46s)
Troubled Tributary: Maryland's Patuxent River
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Despite abundant conservation resources, the Patuxent River remains polluted. (26m 49s)
Chesapeake Decoys: The Nature of Waterfowl Art
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The ancient art of waterfowl hunting and the fine art it inspires. (26m 46s)
Run Wild Run Free: 50 Years of Wild & Scenic Rivers
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The 50-year history and ongoing impact of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. (43m 50s)
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Chris Hopkinson's 240-mile paddleboard journey down the Chesapeake for oyster recovery. (26m 49s)
The Chesapeake Bay Summit 2021
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Experts gather for a panel discussion about Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts. (56m 52s)
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Sentinel Landscapes Partnership jointly promotes security, conservancy, and agriculture. (28m 40s)
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Scientists and students explore climate change in the Canadian Arctic's Northwest Passage. (57m 48s)
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Festival of 3 short films about oysters and their impact on the Chesapeake Bay. (27m 31s)
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A look at one family's multi-generational efforts to protect a Chesapeake Bay stream. (14m 26s)
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Every year, The National Aquarium works to rescue and return home stranded sea turtles. (12m 49s)
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The riverkeepers who work to protect and restore the rivers of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. (29m 1s)
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A breathtaking survey of the Chesapeake Bay's most treasured navigational landmarks. (26m 48s)
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Recent major floods impact Ellicott City, which may be "America’s canary in a coal mine." (24m 36s)
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Smith Island’s erosion, dwindling population and vanishing economic opportunities. (25m 2s)
Maryland Crabs: Tradition & Taste
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Marylanders who chase, catch, process and sell Chesapeake Blue Crabs face new challenges. (26m 48s)
The Chesapeake Bay Summit 2018
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Moderated by Frank Sesno, a forum of experts discuss Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay (56m 48s)
Eatin' the Chesapeake: The Five Feasts
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A banquet of time-tested and family-treasured recipes from across the Chesapeake region. (28m 31s)
Healing Baltimore's Harbor: A Pipe Dream?
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Citizens fight a daunting tide of pollution to clean the water of Baltimore's Harbor. (27m 28s)
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A time capsule that captures the lives of Chesapeake watermen in the mid-1960s. (1h 4m 41s)
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Underwater archaeologists explore a War of 1812 shipwreck in the Patuxent River. (28m 1s)
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The on-going efforts of three Riverkeepers to protect the Potomac. (26m 58s)
Eatin' Oysters: Chesapeake Style
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Explore the world of Chesapeake Oysters: where to find the best & favorite ways to eat. (27m 56s)
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The evocative memories of Tilghman Island watermen. (27m 39s)
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Writer Tom Horton revisits the world of William Warner's seminal 1976 Chesapeake book. (56m 48s)
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Island residents recall their unique heritage. (28m 38s)
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Maryland's Ocean City, from the beach to the boardwalk and beyond. (56m 26s)
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge: Spanning the Bay
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The vision, struggles & engineering genius that led to the creation of a state treasure! (57m 18s)
Eatin' Crabcakes: The Best I Ever Had
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The ultimate crab cake treasure hunt across the Chesapeake region. (27m 47s)
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A rollicking foray into the world of the blue crab from dockside to table. (28m 48s)
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Chesapeake Bay Week is a local public television program presented by MPT