Staff & Vounteers

Bob Lewis—Organizational Support

Bob Lewis received a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Music Composition from the State University of New York, as well as certificates in arts administration (Indiana University), personnel management (Indiana University), and communications technology (College of Southern Maryland). He was recognized in 2006 as the Environmentalist of the Year by the Potomac River Association. Bob holds three awards for service from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. He currently serves on the boards of the Potomac River Association (former Co-President), the St. Mary’s County Branch of the NAACP, and the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions. In 2006, Bob chaired the Cultural Diversity Task Force for the county superintendent of public schools.

Henry Bush—Research Coordinator

Henry Bush received a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources from the University of Vermont. He served as lead technician for the Louisiana University Marine Consortium monitoring program and as marine technician on board the research vessel, Pelican. He currently serves as Research Coordinator for the St. Mary's River Project at St. Mary's College of Maryland and as Research Coordinator for the Oyster Restoration Assessment Project.

Abby Meatyard—Programs Coordinator

Abby Meatyard received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a concentration in Environmental Studies from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. While enrolled in St. Mary’s College, she spent a summer in The Gambia, West Africa, where she conducted research on the conservation techniques used at Katchikally Sacred Crocodile Pool and the effects it had on the surrounding community. Abby is currently the program assistant at The Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Partnerships & Major Donors

Major Donors, Grants, and Corporate Sponsors

• Chesapeake Bay Trust
• Abell Foundation
• Spring Creek Foundation
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
• Westport Foundation
• Eagan McAllister Associates
• Computer Sciences Corporation
• Chaney Enterprises
• Tall Timbers Marina
• Goddard’s Marine Construction
• Cook’s Liquor & Deli
• Bailey’s Party Rentals
• WLP Consulting
• The Greenery
• United Site Services
• Hewitt’s Service Center
• Silver Hill Farm

Formalized Affiliations and Memberships

• St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
• Patuxent Partnership
• Chesapeake Bay Field Lab
• Potomac Riverkeeper
• Potomac River Association
• River Network
• St. Mary’s College of Maryland