Volunteers 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
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Chesapeake Bay Program
Our regional partnership guides the restoration and protection of the nation’s largest estuary.
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Breaking 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
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With its unique look and distinctive song, this bird is a golden find
January 14, 2025Golden-winged warblers face the threat of habitat loss
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What Guides Us: The Chesapeake Watershed Agreement
5 themes guide the agreement:
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Abundant Life
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Clean Water
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Conserved Lands
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Engaged Communities
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Climate Change
Our partnership is guided by the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which includes goals and outcomes for restoring the Bay, its tributaries and the lands that surround them.
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The Issues
An array of complex problems threaten the health of the Bay and its wildlife.
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What is a Watershed?
Over 100,000 streams, creeks and rivers drain to the Bay, making up a 64,000 square mile watershed.
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Bay Facts
The Bay is full of interesting facts and trivia related to its history, wildlife, geography and more.
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Field Guide to the Chesapeake
Explore the Field Guide to learn about more than 300 species of birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chesapeake Bay region.
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Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridusTimber rattlesnakes are venomous but rarely attack people. It’s illegal to kill them in every state of the Chesapeake Bay watershed except Delaware.
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