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Author: Jennifer Hunter

Old York Historical Society – Cider House restoration report

With funding from the 2025 York River Watershed Grants Program, Old York Historical Society completed stabilization work for the Cider House on the McIntire Garrison
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Nature-based strategies project presentation

Presentation by Jake Aman, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, at the 12/16/25 YRSC meeting. View the presentation Jake’s presentation was on the Nature-Based Strategies for
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Kayak Tour Program presentation

Presentation by Peter Murray, York Parks and Recreation Department, at the 12/16/25 York River Stewardship Committee meeting. View presentation.
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November Newsletter

Our November 2025 Newsletter highlights some projects we’re really excited about: Old York Historical Society’s restoration of the Cider House at McIntire Garrison and York
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October Newsletter

The spooky edition. Read about scary things like invasive species, sea level rise, and degraded marshes in our October 2025 Newsletter. We also list an impressive
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September Newsletter

This summer was for the birds – in a good way! Read about bird sightings and our committee’s latest news, project updates, and some upcoming
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Media Release: York River Stewardship Committee awards $43,000 for six projects

Funding is from the 2025 York River Watershed Grants Program. Read the media release and project descriptions.
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Town of York – River Access Ad Hoc Committee project report

With funding from the our 2024 Watershed Grants Program, the River Access Ad Hoc Committee hired a consultant to work with the committee to evaluate
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Salt Marsh Restoration Planning – project presentation

Presentation by Geoff Wilson, Northeast Wetland Restoration, at the 9/23/25 York River Stewardship Committee meeting. View presentation.
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York Conservation Commission project report

With funding from the YRSC’s 2024 Watershed Grants Program, the York Conservation Commission developed educational materials aimed at reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers
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