Tag Archives: Mallows Bay Marine Sanctuary

NOAA is seeking applicants to fill the 15 seats of the new Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. The Sanctuary Advisory Council will provide advice to NOAA that supports the management plan. Members will serve as liaisons to a broad coalition of community organizations to facilitate communication and engagement. Council meetings will be open to the public and ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that Paul “Sammy” Orlando will serve as the first superintendent of the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary in Maryland. Last year, NOAA designated Mallows Bay as the first new national marine sanctuary since 2000, which was supported by NMMA and the recreational boating and fishing community. Orlando joined NOAA in ...