Partnership News
Read the latest updates and news stories from the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Scientists encourage resource managers to focus on female, juvenile blue crabs
July 6, 2023Overall population climbed this year, but analysis suggests vigilance is needed
Read storyA dry spring brings about a small dead zone, according to annual forecast
June 22, 2023The summer dead zone is predicted to be 33% smaller than the long-term average
Read storyThanks to federal investment, the Chesapeake Bay Program enters a new phase of water quality monitoring
June 14, 2023New federal funding and partner investment enhance monitoring capabilities
Read storyChesapeake Bay scores a ‘C’ in 2022, one percent higher than last year
June 8, 2023Annual report card provides data on environmental justice for the first time
Read storyThe nation’s river is one step closer to being fishable and swimmable
May 30, 2023The health grade of the Potomac River raises to a “B”
Read storyChesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement at 40: Perspectives on Pennsylvania
May 9, 2023Past and present environmental leaders in Pennsylvania talk Chesapeake Bay restoration
Read storyBay scientists evaluate reasons for the blue crab’s population decrease
April 7, 2023Invasive fish, disease, warming waters and more are seen as threats to blue crabs
Read storyNew Bay Program report offers a roadmap for combating rising water temperatures
April 5, 2023Planting trees and conserving forests is critical for combating temperature increases
Read storyA conversation with the leadership of the Citizens Advisory Committee
March 31, 2023Committee focuses 2023 priorities on equitable access to grants, forest land conversion and healthy water quality
Read storyNew mapping tool shows underserved communities and their access (or lack thereof) to nature
February 23, 2023A mission to chip away at the issue of green space inequity in the Chesapeake region
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