The Choptank River flows through Delaware and Maryland into the Chesapeake Bay, serving as an important fishery for the region. Working to improve the health of this watershed, the Envision the Choptank partnership takes a team approach in its efforts to advance water quality, support the ongoing oyster restoration and engage a wide range of stakeholders. In this episode, host Jeff Berckes speaks with the partnership coordinator behind Envision the Choptank, as well as one of its partners and biggest advocates.
About our guests:
Joanna Ogburn is the principal and founder of JBO Conservation, LLC and serves as the coordinator of the Envision the Choptank partnership.
Leslie Grunden is the assistant director of planning with the Caroline County Maryland Department of Planning and Codes. As a partner in Envision the Choptank, she helps develop and implement water quality projects that mutually benefit waterways and communities in the Choptank Watershed.
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