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MPT Presents Chesapeake Bay Week
April 15-22, 2012
"The Chesapeake Bay–the world's largest estuary–got its name from the Powhatan Indian word, chesepiooc, which means "Great Shellfish Bays." It was described by H.L. Mencken, the sage of Baltimore, as "an immense protein factory."
It's such an important part of our state's history and its identity, which is why Maryland Public Television (MPT) celebrates this important natural resource and highlights its most critical issues during its annual Chesapeake Bay Week.
The only programming initiative of its kind in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed region, Chesapeake Bay Week is part of MPT's year-round, ongoing commitment to the bay and our environment.
At the conclusion of Chesapeake Bay Week, MPT holds a Volunteer-a-thon to give viewers a unique chance to donate volunteer hours to help clean up the bay."
Complete Lineup for Chesapeake Bay Week 2012
MONDAY, APRIL 16
10pm
Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay
Exploration of how the harvesting of Menhaden from Chesapeake Bay is affecting its water quality.
Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay
Exploration of how the harvesting of Menhaden from Chesapeake Bay is affecting its water quality.
10:30pm
Rivers of Worry
Is the water in Chesapeake Bay's tributaries safe to swim in?
Is the water in Chesapeake Bay's tributaries safe to swim in?
11pm
The Last Boat Out
Watermen in Virginia ponder staying the business of seafood harvesting.
The Last Boat Out
Watermen in Virginia ponder staying the business of seafood harvesting.
11:30pm
The Skipjacks
A look at the demise of Maryland's skipjack fleet, and the men who sail them.
The Skipjacks
A look at the demise of Maryland's skipjack fleet, and the men who sail them.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
8pm
Secrets of the Chesapeake
Legend and lore, plus little-known stories from around the Chesapeake Bay.
Secrets of the Chesapeake
Legend and lore, plus little-known stories from around the Chesapeake Bay.
9pm
The Maryland Harvest
The food-to-table movement in Maryland and its impact on restaurants, chefs, farmers and consumers.
The Maryland Harvest
The food-to-table movement in Maryland and its impact on restaurants, chefs, farmers and consumers.
10pm
Let Our Rivers Flow
Tom Horton narrates this journey along the Eastern Shore's Choptank River showcasing its beauty, natural diversity and challenges facing its health as an important Chesapeake Bay tributary.
Let Our Rivers Flow
Tom Horton narrates this journey along the Eastern Shore's Choptank River showcasing its beauty, natural diversity and challenges facing its health as an important Chesapeake Bay tributary.
10:30pm
Restoring the Bay: New Solutions for Old Problems
Riverkeeper Fred Kelley faces challenges to help clean up the Severn River.
Restoring the Bay: New Solutions for Old Problems
Riverkeeper Fred Kelley faces challenges to help clean up the Severn River.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
9pm
The Bugeye
A St. Michael's man gives his all to finish his labor of love: a Bugeye boat.
The Bugeye
A St. Michael's man gives his all to finish his labor of love: a Bugeye boat.
9:30pm
Blindspots: Threats to the Chesapeake
Three little-known threats to the health of the Chesapeake Bay are examined.
Blindspots: Threats to the Chesapeake
Three little-known threats to the health of the Chesapeake Bay are examined.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
8:30pm
Growing Up on Tilghman
What it was like to grow up in the quiet waterman's community of Tilghman Island, Maryland?
Growing Up on Tilghman
What it was like to grow up in the quiet waterman's community of Tilghman Island, Maryland?
9pm
Fracking: Weighing the Risks
A new original MPT documentary examining the potential environmental, economic and social impact of drilling for natural gas in Western Maryland using hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." Immediately following, a studio discussion between experts and host Jeff Salkin.
Fracking: Weighing the Risks
A new original MPT documentary examining the potential environmental, economic and social impact of drilling for natural gas in Western Maryland using hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." Immediately following, a studio discussion between experts and host Jeff Salkin.
10pm
Who Killed Crossastrea Virginica?
An hour-long look at the demise the of the native Chesapeake oyster.
Who Killed Crossastrea Virginica?
An hour-long look at the demise the of the native Chesapeake oyster.
11pm
Chesapeake Wine Country
Maryland's many wineries are featured in this tour of the state's up and coming vineyards.
Chesapeake Wine Country
Maryland's many wineries are featured in this tour of the state's up and coming vineyards.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
8am
Chesapeake Bay By Air
Captures the unparalleled wild beauty, history and natural serenity of the bay, all from above.
Chesapeake Bay By Air
Captures the unparalleled wild beauty, history and natural serenity of the bay, all from above.
9:30am
Chesapeake Bay Bridge: Spanning The Bay
An exciting look back at the monumental creation of the Bay Bridge and it's impact, plus a 3-D trip across the bridge!
Chesapeake Bay Bridge: Spanning The Bay
An exciting look back at the monumental creation of the Bay Bridge and it's impact, plus a 3-D trip across the bridge!
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
6pm -8pm
Concert for the Chesapeake Bay
MPT teams up with WTMD radio to bring viewers and listeners sounds from some of the area's best bands with one goal in mind – to encourage fans to volunteer their time to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Simulcast on MPT and WTMD, 89.7 FM
Concert for the Chesapeake Bay
MPT teams up with WTMD radio to bring viewers and listeners sounds from some of the area's best bands with one goal in mind – to encourage fans to volunteer their time to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Simulcast on MPT and WTMD, 89.7 FM
Chesapeake Bay Week information sourced from http://www.mpt.org/
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