Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
The future of Bay restoration starts to take shape in 2025
January 21, 2025Look out for opportunities to weigh in on restoration planning
Read storyVolunteers are what makes the Bay great
January 17, 2025From state-wide river cleanups to invasive fish removals, the Chesapeake is full of exciting volunteer events
Read storyBreaking down the Chesapeake’s many diverse natural and historic sites
January 15, 2025No matter the designation, there’s plenty of places to get outside in watershed
Read storyWith its unique look and distinctive song, this bird is a golden find
January 14, 2025Golden-winged warblers face the threat of habitat loss
Read storyThree new tools can reveal watershed insights
January 2, 2025The Chesapeake Bay Program continues to offer ways for the public to access new and existing data
Read storyYear in photos: The Chesapeake watershed in 2024
December 24, 2024Visions of what’s at stake in the restoration effort
Read storyChesapeake Bay jurisdictions recount big wins in 2024
December 20, 2024Find out how the Bay is being restored from across the watershed
Read storySix Chesapeake traditions to enjoy during the holidays
December 13, 2024Lighted boat parades, crab basket trees and more!
Read storyThe black skimmer is a rare find in the Chesapeake region
December 9, 2024This skillful forager has trouble finding safe, undisturbed beach habitat
Read storyThe race to reverse the saltmarsh sparrow's decline
December 6, 2024The fate of a species depends on saving its waterlogged habitat
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