Whether at individual research reserves or collaboratively across the system, the reserves’ data provides a strong, science-based foundation for addressing coastal management challenges. We #EstuaryLove it! coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/research/

Check out this spotlight on one of our summer camp alumni: Darius McCallum 👏🌊🐟 When we say #iHeartEstuaries - we mean it! youtube.com/watch?v=dng1kf…

#FellowshipFriday:These 30 fellows are studying everything from hydrologic connection on sediment nutrient dynamics to using deep learning to ID unvegetated features in salt marshes. coast.noaa.gov/data/docs/nerr… #EstuaryLove

Estuaries are green Water is blue Our #EstuaryLove Runs deep and true! Explore all that makes these ecosystems and our reserve system so amazing: coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/

The month of #EstuaryLove might be over…but our love for estuaries never dies! 💚 Explore everything the National Estuarine Research Reserve System has to offer and get out and visit a reserve “NERR” you! You never know what you’ll discover. coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/

Peek-a-boo! It's scientist Erin Shields popping in to wish you a happy #WorldSeagrassDay! 🌊🌱

Don't miss the boat!‼️Summer camp applications are due in ONE WEEK ‼️ Learn more & apply here: vims.edu/cbnerr/educati…

April is #CitizenScienceMonth! From tracking whales to monitoring marine debris, volunteers are contributing to important research about our coasts and oceans. Check out a few of NOAA’s popular citizen science projects: oceanservice.noaa.gov/citizen-scienc…

🌎Our estuaries supply clear, major economic opportunities for the entire country– they provide 40% of U.S. employment and generate over $214 billion annually! Read our Economic report, Jobs and Dollars: BIG RETURNS from Coastal Habitat Restoration, at estuaries.org/jobs_and_dolla… 🌊

🚜Virginia farmers play a vital role in protecting our land and waterways. Let us know the steps you're taking with the Agricultural Best Management Practices survey. 🔗 bit.ly/4jnUuTp 📍Questions? contact your local Extension office or reach out to us!

It’s finally here! The State of the York Watershed System has been three years in the making, but well worth the wait! Flip through the pages here: yorkriverroundtable.org/soty/

There's 68+ public access spots for water recreation in the York Watershed System! Check them out here: vims.edu/cbnerr/resourc…

Report: York Watershed System Remains Natural, but Under Threat wydaily.com/latest/local/2… via WYDaily

You can never be too prepared when you're hiking or camping, especially with unpredictable summer thunderstorms. ⛈️ Do you know what to do if severe weather breaks out while you're enjoying the outdoors? Be weather-wise with these 5 tips: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

When exploring our York Watershed System via boat (& beyond), it's important to do so with care to minimize impacts via responsible recreation / responsible navigation! ⛵️🚤🛶 Learn more by registering for this webinar on July 24 at 10:00 AM: nf-pogo-alumni.org/18072025-7/

Why teach about estuaries? Because these unique ecosystems are the perfect setting for learning about science, math, and more! Find resources for incorporating estuary science into your curriculum: coast.noaa.gov/estuaries/curr… #BackToSchool #STEM

It’s National #EstuariesWeek!! Time to #WadeIn to all the amazing things the research reserves have to offer! 🚶‍♀️ Hiking 🚴 Biking 🏊 Swimming 🧑‍🏫 Learning 👩‍🔬 Research And so much more. coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/