Great Bay Stewards: From the Beginning
A timeline of our achievements over the years, from the 1930s to present.Timeline of the Stewards
Proposal to dredge or dam the Bay between Adams Point and Newington Shore to allow for more shoreline property.
Spokesman for the Olympic Oil Company announces its intention to build in Durham the largest oil refinery ever started from scratch anywhere in the world.
Boardwalk construction at the Great Bay Discovery Center, Greenland, NH.
Meeting held at Sandy Point to discuss forming a support group, following concern that the state was not providing financial support for the Reserve.
Joint meeting of the Great Bay Trust and the Great Bay Stewards. “Much animated discussion closed the meeting.”
Grand opening of the Sandy Point Discovery Center. First Evelyn Browne award give out. (Dr. William Penhale receives the first award by unanimous vote.)
Great Bay Trustees and Great Bay Stewards vote to merge “By joining with the Stewards we can continue, with renewed energy and commitment, our efforts in protecting and preserving our valuable natural resources,” wrote Richard Langan, president of the GBESCT.
Trustees join Vice President Al Gore on the banks of the Oyster River to announce a $1.6 million restoration and protection plan toward protecting estuaries and reopening clam and oyster beds.
The Reserve purchases the historic 1854 railway station adjacent to the Discovery Center (the “Depot House”) with the help of Marple & James real estate.
Great Bay Matters editorship is handed from Stewards Trustee Bill Penhale over to Reserve Education Coordinator Kelle Laughlin.
Great Bay 5K is launched as part of the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Reserve (the “Great Bay Fest”).
The Gundalow Company is formed; the Stewards begin developing projects with them.
Soak Up the Rain project begins, resulting in many stormwater management installations.
Estuary Explorers fund for field trips launched, bringing underprivileged students to the Great Bay Discovery Center free of charge.
30th anniversary of GBNERR; Time capsule unearthed with the help of Greenland students and buried again in front of the Great Bay Discovery Center.
Stewards receive a nearly $1 million anonymous donation to support Reserve staff and buildings.
Free Grab & Go educational kits put out weekly during the pandemic, with support from the Stewards.