Watershed Science
Understand the science behind Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Why is the Chesapeake Bay so important?
September 18, 2020Simplifying a complicated question
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Having a beer? Thank clean water!
September 7, 2020Brewers throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed are prioritizing sustainable practices
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Relief from the heat: In rapidly warming cities, trees can save lives
August 31, 2020Research links increased heat vulnerability to unjust urban planning
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Tropical Storm Isaias reminds us what’s at stake
August 20, 2020How the Chesapeake Bay Program is building climate resiliency in the watershed
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A harmful algal bloom caught red handed
July 6, 2020As pollution persists, so do mahogany tides
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Are there dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay?
June 18, 2020Scientists and the public join forces to track dolphins visiting the Bay
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A cocktail of contaminants in Chesapeake waters
June 12, 2020A new report reviews emerging and existing contaminants of concern for waterways and fisheries
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Chesapeake farms are feeling the heat
May 26, 2020Changes to our climate can have serious impacts on agriculture
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Five species that provide a vital link in the Chesapeake Bay food web
May 22, 2020Meet some of the Bay’s most important forage species
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How choosing the right tree can help adapt to climate change
May 8, 2020By planning for the future, you can increase forest resiliency
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