Join us for a learning lab dedicated to the delicate balance of life in the Chesapeake Bay, and learn how invasive fish species like blue catfish and northern snakehead are disrupting this balance at an alarming rate. Protecting our native species is not just about preserving biodiversity—it’s an act of environmental stewardship, ensuring the health of our waters for future generations. Join us as we explore the impact of these aquatic invaders and how we can take action to restore the Bay’s natural balance.

Guest Speakers:

Eric Packard is in his second term as commissioner to the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission. Eric represents the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers in southern Maryland, where he resides. Additionally, he is a contributing writer to FishTalk Magazine, providing content with respect to kayak fishing, shoreline fishing and weekly reports with respect his fishing around the Chesapeake Bay region, fresh and saltwater. Eric is a self-taught artist making a variety of art each day, including oil paintings, ink or pencil drawings, and oil pastels.

Evangeline Sawyer is a member of Maryland Department of Natural Resource’s Invasive Fishes Management team. Some of her primary responsibilities include handling invasive fish removals at Conowingo Dam as well as monitoring and researching invasive fishes (primarily blue catfish and northern snakehead) in the state. Lena also coordinates and assists with invasive fish tournaments and outreach events.

Stay tuned for a full speaker line-up!

These webinars are supplemental to IPC's Faithful Green Leaders Training Program and are free and open to all.