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Studying the Patuxent Estuary: the Work of Two Local Research Organizations Quarterly Newsletter of the CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM Vol. 23 - No. 3 Accredited by the American Association of Museums Fall 1998 STUDYING THE PATUXENT ESTUARY: THE WORK OF TWO LOCAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS One of the three principal themes of the Calvert Marine Mu- County. Occupying rented space, the scientists became the seum is the estuarine biology of the Patuxent River and the Chesa- Benedict Estuarine Research Laboratory, undertaking other peake Bay. Since the museum is not a research facility as such, its research contracts. As the center's work increased, the need for a interest is in inter- larger, permanent facility became evident. pretative exhibits of In 1987 the academy mounted a capital campaign to con- the plants and ani- struct and equip a state-of-the-art research center. In an agree- mals of the estuary, ment with the state of Maryland — with help from honorary trustee providing informa- Mrs. Jefferson Patterson — a long-term lease tion about estua- was obtained for ten acres on the grounds of rine research and the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in providing general St. Leonard. A 22,500 square-foot center — educational oppor- paid for entirely with private funds — was tunities for estua- constructed and was dedicated on October rine study through 10, 1994. This center, now under the direc- the public school Academy of Natural Sciences tion of Dr. James G. Sanders, houses thirty- Estuarine Research Center system and mu- five scientists and technicians who undertake seum programs. research on the fundamental ecology of The lower Patuxent area is fortunate, however, aquatic ecosystems and how such systems in having two internationally recognized research are influenced and facilities that study the condition of the local impacted by the waters in considerable detail. In 1985, the pressures of a Solomons Environmental and Archaeological growing coastal Research Consortium (SEARCH) was formed, community. Many made up of the Academy of Natural Sciences organizations — Estuarine Research Center (at that time named governmental, cor- the Benedict Estuarine Research Laboratory), the porate, regional, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Jefferson and environmental Patterson Park and Museum, and the Calvert Marine Museum. — seek the re- (Two other organizations later joined SEARCH: St. Mary's College search data that of Maryland and Historic St. Mary's City.) the center can pro- ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES ESTUARINE RESEARCH CENTER vide. The center also shares new information about aquatic resources and environ- The Academy of Natural Sciences Estuarine Research Center mental issues with the scientific community and the general pub- (ANSERC) on St. Leonard Creek is increasingly known to the public lic through demonstrations, presentations, and for its research on the important aspects of the publications. In addition to its permanent labo- ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent SOLOMONS: THE CRADLE ratory building, ANSERC has docking facilities River and for its educational and public OF INVASION and a fleet of research vessels, all of which are programs. A part of the Academy of Natural an integral part of the research complex. Sciences of Philadelphia, an international museum of natural history operating since 1812, An excellent semi-annual publication ANSERC was established in 1967 by Dr. Ruth that began in 1996 describes many of the ac- Patrick as a temporary field laboratory. With a tivities and accomplishments of ANSERC, includ- contract from the Potomac Electric Power ing such areas of current interest as the popula- Company to study the effects of the Chalk Point tion dynamics of crabs and oysters, the impact Power Plant on the environment, Dr. Patrick set and fate of toxic contaminants, and, more re- Photos on pages 4 & 5 up shop in the town of Benedict in Charles (Continued on Page 6) CMM LOSES STAFF CHANGES VALUABLE There have been a number of impor- research into new permanent and tempo- tant changes in staff this past summer. Dr. rary exhibits, and writing educational book- SUPPORTERS Stephen J. Godfrey, curator of paleontology, lets on some of the extinct Miocene crit- whose appointment was announced ear- ters from the Calvert Cliffs. He is always The Calvert Marine Museum has lost lier, arrived at CMM happy to identify three important supporters in the past in July. Dr. Godfrey new finds and wel- several months. Mrs. Clarissa Dryden and comes to CMM come donations. her husband, Dr. Lincoln Dryden (1903- from the Paleo- A new arrival is 1977), were active in the early days of the Skullpture Studio Vanessa Gill, mem- museum, with special interest in the geology Inc. of Drumheller, bership and devel- and paleontology of the region. Mrs. Dryden Alberta, Canada. opment coordina- died May 16 in Pennsylvania. Another This town is a former tor, replacing Sybol supporter and museum volunteer, Mrs. coal mining mecca Cook who left in Margaret G. Moran, died in Columbia, now steeped in di- August to assume Maryland, on July 25. Until 1990, Mrs. nosaur tradition. His the position of act- Moran lived on the bay just south of the studio was set in the ing director of con- Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and was badlands along the tinuing education most generous in welcoming members of Red Deer River at St. Mary's Col- CMM's Fossil Club and educational groups where for the past lege of Maryland. to hunt for fossils on her beach. The third nine years he was Vanessa has a de- supporter, H. Graham Wood, was not active as a research gree in journalism, directly involved with CMM, but he did paleontologist, and a background donate some of his Chesapeake Bay sculptor of extinct in computers, steamboat art. A banker in Baltimore where organisms, and as- graphics, journal- he lived and died in mid-May, his maritime sembler of dinosaur ism, and public re- contributions included leadership roles in the skeletons for many lations. Recently Steamship Historical Society of America and museums around moving into the St. co-authorship with Robert Burgess of the world. Leonard area, she Steamboats Out of Baltimore (1968). jJN Stephen holds enjoys various out- degrees from Bishop's University (B.Sc.) and door activities. Museum members will get McGill University (Ph.D., vertebrate pale- to know her at museum events in the ontology). Following postdoctoral studies months ahead, especially at the members' at the University of Toronto, he took up desk during PRAD on October 10 and 11. contract work in Alberta, Canada. A few A new assistant manager for the mu- Quarterly Newsletter of the of his memorable contracts include assem- seum store has been appointed — Robert Calvert Marine Museum bling dinosaur skeletons for the largest-ever Steiner replaces Diane Milgrim who is now and the traveling exhibit, sculpting the huge a full-time interpreter in the education de- Calvert Marine Museum Society, Inc. Brachiosaurus dinosaur on exhibit at the (ISSN0887-651X) partment. Cindy MacArthur will also serve Field Museum in Chicago, and painting C. Douglass Alves, Jr., Director as an interpreter. Sylvia Bourne has re- Paul L. Berry, Editor anatomically inaccurate cement dinosaurs placed Beuna Weems, who retired in July, Other contributors to this issue: in and around Drumheller. Most of his re- as custodian in the Administration Building. Stephen Godfrey, Maureen Baughman, search publications focus on the anatomy Maurice Magruder is the weekend and and Debra Yorty and evolutionary history of ancient amphib- holiday custodian. Two interpreters have The bugeye was the traditional sailing craft of the ians and dinosaurs. Stephen's CMM re- left CMM: Mary St. Hippolyte and Timo- Bay, and was built in all ils glory al Solomons, the sponsibilities will include spearheading the thy Brown. »,JK "Bugeye Capital o! the World." Membership dues finishing touches on the paleontology ex- arc used to fund special museum projects, programs, and printing of this newsletter. Address commenls hibits, transforming original paleontological and membership applications to: Calvert Marine Museum Society, Inc. P.O. Box 97 Solomons, MD 20688-0097 410-326-2042 FAX 410-326-6691 Museum Memberships also make excellent gifts - at the Maryland Relay for Impaired I learing or Speech 1-800-735-2258 Statewide Toll Free holidays or any time of the year. Call the membership Calvert County services are accessible to individuals with disabilities. office for information, 410-326-2042. Printed on Recycled Paper. FALL 1998 HOLIDAYS ARE COMING - BE PREPARED EARLY! It's a special time of year — the holiday season. Other books published by the museum include While you have been enjoying the summer we have Geoffrey Marsh Footner's The Last Generation: A been busy at the museum planning for the upcoming History of a Chesapeake Shipbuilding Family ($29.95); holidays. We've already received our shipments of Merle Cole's Cradle of Invasion: A History of the U. S. Christmas cards, ornaments, and other holiday goodies. Naval Amphibious Training Base, Solomons, 1942-1945 Special arrangements have been made to have ($4.95); and the recently reprinted ''Solomons Mines": Santa Claus present during the Solomons Christmas A History of the U. S. Naval Mine Warfare Test Station, Walk on December 11,12, and 13. Santa will be taking Solomons, 1942-1947 ($6.95). There are plans to last-rninute requests Friday and Saturday evenings. Of reprint by December / Remember; Recollections of course, he'll stay in town for the Members' Yule Party, "Pepper" Langley — Growing up in Solomons. There Sunday, December 13. The Solomons Christmas Walk are several new books this year on the bay's maritime is a festive weekend, with most of the local businesses history. Paula j. Johnson has written The Workboats of staying open late. Performers of all ages and talents Smith Island ($29.95); Geoffrey Footner has extended will be at the museum and throughout the local area his maritime writing in Tidewater Triumph: The to entertain you and your family.
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