EYC Environmental Stewardship

The Eastport Yacht Club is a responsible steward of the environment, putting special emphasis on protecting Chesapeake Bay. Our oyster initiatives restore bay oyster reefs including our onsite oyster reef, a living wave wall, improves bay water quality and mitigates wave action in our marina. Our water quality monitoring program evaluates trends and helps us determine if our water is safe for swimming and water sports. We also educate our members on environmental issues, reach out to our relevant communities and abide by best practices to organize clean regattas and ensure a green clubhouse, grounds and marina.

An important component of our environmental program is our outreach efforts to EYC members and the Annapolis community. As part of this effort, the Environmental Committee organizes several “club-wide” events in collaboration with other committees and other local non-profit organizations. For example, on Saturday April 22, 2023, the Environmental Committee teamed up with other EYC Committees to sponsor a major all-EYC event, Earth Day 2023: Celebrating the Earth and the Bay through Art. The event included: local folk, jazz and instrumental musicians on stage; kid-friendly arts & crafts stations; a display of art work, photographs, and crafts by EYC members; an Art Gallery & Sales area; a Silent Auction; environmental exhibits/displays; oysters on the half shell; and club food & drink specials. Net proceeds from the event were all given to the EYC Foundation for use toward STEM education activities and bay stewardship efforts.

To learn more about the Environmental Committee activities, read all the wonderful activities in our annual Environmental Committee report: EYC 2023 Environmental Committee Annual Report

Green Tips from the Green Can

Here you will find easy, useful tips to help manage the environment we all live in and love. We will add tips as we find them and if you have any good ideas send them to:  [email protected]
Plastic Water Bottles:  Eliminate single use plastic water bottles by using a refillable water bottle. You can easily refill it at EYC's water station on the aft deck.
Toxic Cleaners:  Don’t use toxic cleaners as you get your boat ready for the season and keep it ship shape over the summer. EYC is a Maryland designated “Clean Marina” help us continue to make it clean and safe.
Trash:  Pick up trash when you are out boating on the bay or walking along the shore. It makes a difference and you might even win one of our EYC trash fishing tournaments!

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