Norman Colpitts

As avid cyclists, Norman and his wife, Susan, came to know the Eastern Shore with CBES “Between the Waters” ride nearly 20 years ago. In 2007, they built their dream home on Craddock Creek; recently, they installed a 300-foot living shoreline and an oyster reef to protect the shoreline and improve water quality. Norman is a retired upper elementary school/Montessori teacher and a cabinet maker. He also worked as crew chief for Virginia Solar Company in Charlottesville in the late 1970s.

An avid sailor and environmental activist, Norman has enjoyed learning and educating others about the issues affecting the people and the environment of their newly adopted home, especially preserving the fragile habitat of the Chesapeake Bay.  

Why I Support CBES: I love CBES nonpartisan advocacy and the work that CBES has consistently done over the years, including the insightful, well researched writing from ShoreLine.