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Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay continue upward climb
July 31, 2024The saltiest waters of the Bay see the highest acreage of grasses in 27 years
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Experts forecast Chesapeake Bay dead zone to be near average in summer 2024
June 21, 2024Despite heavier spring rainfall across the region, nitrogen pollution entering the Bay remained average
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Chesapeake Bay Program announces highest number of forest buffers planted across watershed since 2016
June 12, 2024While miles of forest buffers have increased each year since 2019, the gains have yet to offset losses
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Chesapeake Bay oyster reef restoration on track to meet 2025 goals
June 6, 2024Eight out of 10 large-scale oyster reef restoration sites are now complete
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Celebrate the unsung heroes of the watershed during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
May 31, 2024The annual event takes place from June 1-9, 2024
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