Turtles in the spotlight in Queen Anne’s County, where June is Turtle Awareness Month. Experts say turtles face numerous threats, including habitat loss, pollution, illegal trafficking, and climate change. Many turtle species are now endangered, and it is our collective responsibility to protect them, and the Chesapeake Tidewater Region, including Queen Anne’s County, is home to a variety of turtles—11 of Maryland’s 19 species, to be exact. Ways you can help them include assisting turtles crossing roads, but only if it is safe for both you and the turtle. Avoid disturbing nesting turtles or those laying eggs. Protect and promote turtle habitats whenever possible, and never remove or transport turtles to different regions.