The Otter Point Creek Alliance

The Otter Point Creek Alliance is the nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of the research, education and conservation goals of the Otter Point Creek Component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland. Ways in which the Otter Point Creek Alliance supports the Reserve are by promoting environmental education of school children and the general public, offering volunteer opportunities, supporting research projects, sponsoring college internships, and promoting stewardship and conservation in the Reserve and surrounding area.

You can become a member of the Otter Point Creek Alliance and support the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Otter Point Creek Component.

To become a member or to renew your membership online, click here. Or, fill out and mail an Otter Point Creek Alliance Membership Form to join. Membership benefits include quarterly calendar mailed to your home plus 10% off birthday parties and gift shop purchases. Memberships purchased after 7/16/2017 will no longer receive a 10% discount on programs. Previously purchased memberships will receive a 10% discount on programs until their current membership expires. We are a 501(c) corporation and therefore membership fees are tax deductible.

Membership Types

$8/yr - Senior (62+) or Student

$12/yr - Individual or Senior Couple

$20/yr - Family

$50/yr - Contributing

$100/yr - Sustaining

Otter Point Creek Alliance Officers

President: Sharyn Spray
Vice President: Bill Murphy
Secretary: Annette Rolfes
Treasurer: Phil Powers
Board Members: Michele Dobson, Madeline Lovera, Madeline McAlister, Natalie van Breukelen, Andrea Musser, Dan Bennett, and Bob Shakeshaft
Advisory Board Members:
Bryon Bodt, Kriste Garman, and Chris Snow

Click here to download a copy of the 2016 Otter Point Creek Alliance budget.

More Information

Calendar of EventsView all

Plankton Monitoring Studies04/25/2018 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmOur plankton citizen science project is a great opportunity for science-minded individuals to contribute to monitoring and research at the Center. Help is needed with collection, identification, and analysis of plankton samples. Interested individuals should contact the Center for introductory training.
Sunset Spectacular Kayak04/27/2018 @ 6:00 pm-8:30 pmAs spring settles in and day flows into night, catch the spectacle of shift change smack dab in the middle of the marsh. Don�t forget your camera!
Wonderful Wildflowers04/28/2018 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmApril showers bring May flowers! Wrap up the month of April by discovering some of the hidden gems blooming on our trails.
Earth Day 2018 Festival at Aberdeen Festival Park04/28/2018 @ 11:00 am-4:00 pmEnjoy a fun day with live music, native animals, exhibits, "green" games, recycled crafts, local food, and more. Stop by the Estuary Center�s booth for face painting. Located at 60 N. Parke Street in Aberdeen, MD!
Date Night Dinner Cruise04/28/2018 @ 7:00 pm-8:30 pmRelax with your sweetie while floating down the Bush River. Watch as the sun slips below the horizon while enjoying a delicious dinner. *Meet at Estuary Center