Help Protect the Bay
Our everyday actions—from fertilizing our lawns to driving our cars—have a major impact on the Bay. But by making simple changes in our lives, each one of us can take part in restoring the Bay and its rivers for future generations.
Nansemond Indian Nation continues river stewardship
Tribal leaders host an oyster planting and decribe a long stewardship tradition
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Green space reimagined in the heart of Ward 8
A variety of nonprofits work together to improve Oxon Run Park in Washington, D.C.
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Bay 101: Watershed connections
Water connects, and so the goals of the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership are interwoven
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Bay 101: Land use
How does land use impact local communities, waterways and the Chesapeake Bay?
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Bay 101: Green infrastructure
How can we use natural processes to reduce stormwater runoff?
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Bay 101: Oysters
Why are these bivalves so important to Bay health, and how are scientists helping to restore them?
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Bay 101: Climate change
People across the Chesapeake Bay watershed are adapting to climate change and building resiliency into the region
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Chesapeake Climate: Fighting floods
In a region of New York along the upper Susquehanna River, managing more intense storms takes a watershed approach
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Chesapeake Climate: Underwater grasses
Reducing pollution helps bay grasses withstand warming temperatures and more extreme weather
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Chesapeake Climate: Regenerative farming
A family farm has learned that improving soil health improves their ability to endure more extreme weather
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