Partnership News
Read the latest updates and news stories from the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Literacy Summit: Education gets outside
April 26, 2017Bay Program partners convene, work to ensure a new generation of research scientists and nature lovers
Read storyOyster shells show evidence of early human pollution of Chesapeake Bay
April 24, 2017Humans have dramatically increased nitrogen in the estuary since the early 19th century, study finds
Read storyOyster restoration advances in six Chesapeake Bay tributaries
April 13, 2017Latest reports from Maryland, Virginia outline progress to restore oyster reefs
Read storyWebsites aim to promote planting, protection of trees in Bay region
March 1, 2017New sites created to help Bay Program meet forest buffer, tree canopy goals
Read storyWhat do we really know about cownose rays?
February 28, 2017As Maryland weighs a ban on hunting tournaments, cownose rays thrust into spotlight
Read storyBay Program partners approve oyster aquaculture as best management practice
February 27, 2017Experts examine crediting pollution reductions of private oyster aquaculture
Read storyChesapeake Bay Program releases results of first-ever diversity profile
February 23, 2017Partnership commits to increasing diversity in its restoration efforts
Read storyMore wintering waterfowl observed in Maryland in 2017
February 6, 2017Early-December cold snap spurs migration of ducks, geese and swans
Read storyBay Barometer shows measured progress in Chesapeake health, restoration
February 1, 2017Leaders caution more work lies ahead
Read storyChesapeake Bay Foundation reports modest improvement in Bay health
January 9, 2017Biennial report card measures decrease in water pollution, growth in fisheries
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