Celebrate National Estuaries Day by Watching EstuaryLive

Sat., Sept. 25, 2004 is National Estuaries Day -- annual celebration of the magical places where rivers meet the sea. The featured event is EstuaryLive, a free, interactive field over the internet of seven U.S. estuaries on Thurs., Sept. 23 and Fri., Sept. 24, 2004.

This is the official Web site for National Estuaries Day and a resource for teachers, students and anyone interested in learning more about these critical natural resources. Please explore this Web site to learn about the many local events taking place for National Estuaries Day, register for EstuaryLive and download the many classroom activities we offer.

Why You Should Learn More …

Estuaries are extraordinary places. These bays, sounds, lagoons and sloughs are inspirational sites enjoyed by boaters, swimmers, hikers and bird watchers. They are also essential to the U.S. economy for commercial fishing and tourism. Estuaries buffer uplands from flooding and help protect coastal communities from severe storms. Our actions—even far from the coast--impact the health of our estuaries and ultimately our water quality, food supply and livelihoods. Explore this site and learn more.