To Provide Environmental Education Opportunities

Programs focus on habitats, water chemistry, and reptile, amphibian, bird, fish, invertebrate and plant populations. Activities foster awareness and understanding of wetland and upland forest ecosystems.

To Conduct Ecological Research

Natural history, wildlife population status, and environmental conditions are studied by staff naturalists and volunteers to better understand wetland ecosystems and the ecology of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay.

To Conserve Jug Bay's Unique Ecosystem

Critical habitats and wildlife populations found within the Sanctuary are protected and monitored to ensure their continued survival.