Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
University of Maryland measures improvement in Chesapeake Bay health
May 17, 2016Estuary’s “C” grade is one of three highest since 1986
Read storyWarm rains spring salamanders into action
May 13, 2016Each year, seasonal rains spur the migration of vernal pool breeders
Read storyUncovering beauty in Washington, D.C.
May 5, 2016Volunteers clean up the Anacostia River at Kenilworth Park to celebrate Earth Day
Read storyFederal agencies outline progress toward restoring Chesapeake Bay
May 5, 2016Report highlights land, water and wildlife restoration efforts across watershed
Read storyLatest report card shows slight improvement for Midshore rivers
May 4, 2016Fifteen of sixteen waterways monitored earn maintained or improved grades
Read storyTen questions for DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau
May 3, 2016Chair of Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee speaks on local engagement, Bay restoration
Read storyBay Program releases final two-year work plans
April 29, 2016Plans outline short-term commitments toward achieving goals of Watershed Agreement
Read storyBy the Numbers: 570,000
April 29, 2016The area, in square miles, encompassed by the Chesapeake Bay airshed
Read storyMonitoring finds more than 91,000 acres of underwater grasses in Chesapeake Bay
April 28, 2016The 2015 acreage exceeds the 2017 restoration target two years early
Read storyFrom trash pit to amphibian oasis
April 26, 2016Forest Pools Preserve protects a spring phenomenon for frogs and salamanders
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