Watershed Science

Largest amount of fresh water to enter the Chesapeake Bay since 1937

A hotter climate can lead to serious health consequences

We're digging deep into this foundational resource for both our farms and our cities

Vibrio bacteria is a growing public health concern, but infection can be avoided

Bay Program partners build resiliency into their pollution reduction plans

Restoration officials observe the Bay Program’s monitoring of the Chesapeake firsthand

High rainfalls have led to fewer jellyfish in the Bay

Monitoring program to measure the impact of Hurricane Florence on an already waterlogged region

A University of Richmond professor has pushed for expanded clean-up efforts.

The water appeared unusually murky and quiet and there was a large ribbon of a reddish brown color.