Maryland Coastal Bays Program

Maryland's National Estuary Program
engaged in protection, education, and
restoration of the Five Coastal Bays in Maryland

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is one of 28 National Estuary Programs (NEP) across the country that receives EPA funding in order to work toward the restoration and protection of “estuaries of national significance.” This program was founded to enhance the ecological values and resiliency of the Coastal Bays watershed, and its communities through conservation and public engagement.

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Maryland Coastal Bays Program

Maryland's National Estuary Program
engaged in protection, education, and
restoration of the Five Coastal Bays in Maryland

Creature Features

Find out about the creatures that live in and around Ocean City and the Coastal Bays.

News & Events Around the Coastal Bays

Find out about the creatures that live in and around Ocean City and the Coastal Bays.

Coastal Bays

Maryland Coastal Bays Program

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News & Events Around the Coastal Bays

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Coastal Bays

Maryland Coastal Bays Program

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News & Events Around the Coastal Bays

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