{"id":66480,"date":"2025-04-09T00:01:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T00:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com.vn\/2025\/04\/09\/maryland-public-televisions-21st-annual-chesapeake-bay-week-runs-april-20-26\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T00:01:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T00:01:42","slug":"maryland-public-televisions-21st-annual-chesapeake-bay-week-runs-april-20-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/maryland-public-televisions-21st-annual-chesapeake-bay-week-runs-april-20-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Public Television\u2019s 21st annual Chesapeake Bay Week\u00ae runs April 20-26"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Celebration of the nation\u2019s largest estuary features five program premieres among more than 18 hours of bay-related content<\/em><\/p>\n

Owings Mills, MD, United States, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maryland Public Television<\/a> (MPT) celebrates the Chesapeake Bay region once again in April with its 21st<\/sup> annual Chesapeake Bay Week\u00ae, a slate of more than 30 documentaries highlighting the beauty, importance, and fragility of the nation\u2019s largest estuary. A video preview and more information about the 2025 lineup are available at mpt.org\/bayweek<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the week of April 20-26, MPT will offer more than 18 hours of content focusing on the Chesapeake Bay\u2019s history, heritage, and resources as well as efforts to protect its diverse ecosystem. Programs will air on MPT-HD and the MPT livestream<\/a>, with additional content available to stream live and on demand using the free PBS app<\/a> and MPT\u2019s online video player<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup features six programs that viewers will see on MPT for the first time. The cornerstone MPT production Resurrecting Poplar Island<\/i> will premiere on Sunday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. Once home to a thriving community, Poplar Island was reduced to a few wispy bars of sand by the 1990s. The half-hour film chronicles the island\u2019s rich history and the rebirth of a unique Chesapeake ecosystem. The island\u2019s reconstruction remains one of the most ambitious environmental engineering projects on the planet.<\/p>\n

Other programs premiering throughout the week are Chesapeake Rhythms<\/i>; Every Acre Counts: Chesapeake Farmers at the Forefront; Headwaters Down: Tidal River<\/i>; Upstream, Downriver: Uniting for Water Justice; <\/i>and On Water\u2019s Edge<\/i>.<\/p>\n

MPT\u2019s annual Chesapeake Bay Week is a unique programming initiative and part of the statewide public TV network\u2019s ongoing commitment to celebrating the Bay and examining critical environmental issues faced by communities throughout the Chesapeake region.<\/p>\n


New programs for Chesapeake Bay Week\u00ae 2025<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Resurrecting Poplar Island<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Sunday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.<\/b>
Witness the rebirth of a unique Chesapeake ecosystem in Resurrecting Poplar Island<\/i>. Once home to a thriving community, Poplar Island was reduced to a few wispy bars of sand by the 1990s. Its reconstruction remains one of the most ambitious environmental engineering projects on the planet. Resurrecting Poplar Island<\/i> was produced in cooperation with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.<\/p>\n

Chesapeake Rhythms<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Tuesday, April 22 at 8 p.m.<\/b>
Chesapeake Rhythms<\/i> celebrates the seasonal movement of some of the region\u2019s iconic species. Captivating visuals and lyrical prose chronicle the comings and goings of creatures like the tundra swan, monarch butterfly, and the American eel.<\/p>\n

Every Acre Counts: Chesapeake Farmers at the Forefront<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Tuesday, April 22 at 8:30 p.m.<\/b>
Four local farmers are putting new technology to the test to create the most sustainable land practices. Meet a diverse group of farmers, part of the Chesapeake Bay-friendly movement toward regenerative agriculture.<\/p>\n

Headwaters Down: Tidal River<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Wednesday, April 23 at 8 p.m.<\/b>
The sequel to Headwaters Down, Headwaters Down: Tidal River<\/i> continues the journey of five friends as they kayak the James River. This time, they explore the 110-mile stretch from Richmond to the Chesapeake Bay. The original film, Headwaters Down,<\/i> will air at 7 p.m., immediately preceding the premiere of Headwaters Down: Tidal River<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Upstream, Downriver: Uniting for Water Justice<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Wednesday, April 23 at 9 p.m.<\/b>
Upstream, Downriver<\/i> opens with beautiful, intimate footage of our human connection to the rivers that flow through the hearts of our cities, towns, and rural areas. The film follows these rivers to communities where the frontline activists are fighting for clean water equity and climate justice across the United States. Interwoven with their inspiring, powerful stories is historical context that reveals the systemic disregard for many disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n

On Water\u2019s Edge<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.<\/b>
A look at the city of Crisfield, Maryland\u2019s relationship to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay \u2013 past, present, and future \u2013 including the challenges it faces from flooding due to sea-level rise and an increased emphasis on tourism to provide a more sustainable economic backbone for the community.<\/p>\n

About Maryland Public Television<\/u><\/b>
Maryland Public Television (MPT) is a statewide, public-supported TV network and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member offering entertaining and educational content delivered by traditional broadcasting and streaming on TVs, computers, and mobile devices via its online video player<\/a> and the free PBS app<\/a>. A state agency operating under the auspices of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission, MPT also produces local, regional, and national programming and frequently earns regional Emmy\u00ae awards for its work. MPT\u2019s commitment to educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through its Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education<\/a> and Thinkport.org<\/i><\/a>. MPT\u2019s year-round community engagement activities connect viewers with resources covering a wide range of topics. More information is available at mpt.org<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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