John Smith Trail to Help Watermen

Chesapeake College, the Maryland Watermen's Association, and The Conservation Fund recently submitted a $1.5 million grant proposal to the U.S. Department of Labor that would provide training for watermen to give tours on the John Smith Trail. If awarded, we hope this program will not only highlight the Bay's natural and historical heritage but also shape a new sustainable industry that can help preserve the Bay's unique sense of place.

This program was supported by the entire MD Congressional Delegation and Gov. O'Malley's Workforce Investment Board.