Partnership News
Read the latest updates and news stories from the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Elizabeth River earns a "C" on latest report card
December 4, 2014Community restoration projects have aided in the recovery of this historically polluted waterway.
Read storyReducing upstream pollution could ease effects of full Conowingo reservoir
November 13, 2014Lowering nutrient and sediment loads more effective than dredging the dam.
Read storyAssessment explores impact of land development on Chesapeake Bay
November 12, 2014Researchers studied link between land use and ecosystem health in Corsica, Magothy and Rhode River watersheds.
Read storyRising population, development threaten health of Potomac River
November 12, 2014As many move to the region, “smart planning” could protect waterway from impacts of rapid growth.
Read storyBay Foundation estimates economic benefits of a restored Chesapeake
October 6, 2014Once implemented, the watershed’s “pollution diet” could generate $130 billion each year.
Read storyChesapeake Forest Champions honored for efforts to conserve trees
October 1, 2014The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay celebrated four winners at the Chesapeake Watershed Forum.
Read story$9.8 million in grant funds will reduce pollution, restore habitats in Chesapeake Bay
September 23, 2014The Stewardship Fund will support 45 projects across the watershed.
Read storyCampbell Foundation’s executive director to retire
September 17, 2014Verna Harrison has worked with the organization to advance Bay restoration for more than a decade.
Read storyChesapeake jurisdictions open avenues for engagement in Watershed Agreement
September 17, 2014Partners welcome input in the development of Management Strategies.
Read storyDiscarded, derelict fishing traps harm blue crabs, watermen in Chesapeake Bay
September 9, 2014Biodegradable escape panels could solve the region's ghost fishing problem.
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