Partnership News
Read the latest updates and news stories from the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Streamside fencing could improve water quality, livestock health
May 7, 2015Chesapeake Bay Commission report outlines benefits, current efforts of livestock exclusion practices
Read storyChesapeake Bay’s blue crab population shows modest rise
April 27, 2015Adult female crabs are no longer depleted, but remain below the 215 million population target
Read storyVirginia launches new environmental literacy program
April 24, 2015Voluntary program will highlight environmental efforts of teachers, administrators and schools
Read storyBiodiversity helps support healthy, interconnected ecosystems
April 24, 2015Multiple aspects of ecosystem health benefit from greater variety of species, study says
Read storyData sharing arrangement could lead to reduced pollution from onsite wastewater systems
April 23, 2015Accord will help expedite approval, reduce costs of pretreatment technologies
Read storyReport recommends model better account for influence of urban streams, trees on nutrient pollution
April 10, 2015Improved simulations could allow better targeting of pollution reductions
Read storyFederal agencies outline progress in Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts
April 9, 2015Annual progress report includes highlights of land, water and wildlife restoration efforts of past five years
Read storyRunoff has sent more nitrogen, sediment into Bay than anticipated
April 6, 2015New data has given the Chesapeake Bay Program a more accurate picture of pollution in the watershed.
Read storyExcess nitrogen, phosphorus flow from Eastern Shore to Bay waters
March 25, 2015Nearly twice the amount of nutrients applied to lands on Shore as in rest of watershed, study shows
Read storyDraft management strategies available for public feedback
March 16, 2015Strategies outline Bay Program plans to achieve goals and outcomes of Watershed Agreement
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