Released on: April 6, 2008, 12:51 pm

Press Release Author: John Banks

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: A new web resource provides Chesapeake Bay news, events,
articles and other information.

Press Release Body: Daybreak Web Designs has announced a new online resource which
provides information on the Chesapeake Bay. The site is entitled \"Chesapeake Bay
News\" and is located at www.chesapeake-bay.org. The project features Chesapeake Bay
news, events, photo galleries, articles, book reviews, links, and other resources.

When asked about the project, the site owner John Banks explained, \"While doing
research for our other projects, we realized there is a wealth of information
concerning the Chesapeake Bay that comes from a wide range of sources. We were also
made aware of the enormous number and diversity of the bay\'s users. This project was
created to act as a clearing house of information for anyone interested in the
Chesapeake Bay region.\"

The Chesapeake Bay impacts residents of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia as well as the millions of visitors that flock to the waterway each year.
Included in the list of bay users are boaters, recreational anglers, charter boat
operators, commercial fishermen, aquaculture workers, seafood lovers, bird watchers,
nature lovers, artists, hunters, sportsmen, environmental groups, scientists,
eco-tourism providers, beach goers, tourists, land owners, small business owners,
government agencies and others.

The project comes at a time when the Chesapeake Bay region is under intense scrutiny
and change. Known worldwide for its history as a vibrant estuary where oysters,
crabs, fish and wildlife resided in enormous numbers, the bay is now threatened with
pollution, over-development, declining stocks of its wild inhabitants and other
critical problems. In addition to the marine life and wildlife affected, the people
that live and work around the bay are also struggling to adapt to these changes.

The site features a number of tools that support interactivity by the people and
organizations involved with the Chesapeake Bay. For example, organizations can
submit press releases, news items, announcements of events, articles, digital
photos, book submissions and other forms of information. Visitors can also submit
comments in response to articles.

The resource is the next in a series of outdoor-related websites from Daybreak Web
Designs. Being part of a family of related resources is one of the strengths of the
site, as several groups of users can be made aware of the project, offering a higher
level of diverse audience participation. The interaction and information sharing of
the various bay users was a fundamental goal of the site blueprint.

John Banks, of Daybreak Web Designs explained the concept, saying, \"Our sites
include www.fresh-seafood.net, www.commercial-fishing.org, Maryland - Virginia
Saltwater Fishing, Worldwide Charter Boats and Guides, www.chincoteague-island.net
and others. The Chesapeake Bay site was the next logical addition to the family and
has potential to be a very strong asset to both our business and to all the users of
the Chesapeake Bay. This allows everyone that loves the bay to visit and find the
information that pertains to their unique needs. The site also has an array of tools
for organizations, small business owners and others that need to reach these
audiences. The built-in interactivity is the real strength of the site. Thankfully,
we have a strong team of technical personnel that support the technology.\"

In phase II of the project, the site will offer reasonably priced online advertising
for small business owners that need to reach audiences within the bay region. Other
aspects of the second phase will include expansions of the photo galleries, articles
and other resources.

Web Site: http://www.chesapeake-bay.org/

Contact Details: Full Address -
2015 Colona Rd
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Website - http://www.chesapeake-bay.org/
Telephone - 1-410-430-4281