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Maple syrup may face not-so-sweet future in Bay region
March 22, 2016Changing climate could impact habitat, health of sugar maples
Read storyPhoto Essay: The blue crab winter dredge survey completes its course
March 17, 2016A two-state effort finds out how many blue crabs live in the Chesapeake Bay
Read storySix free apps to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay region
March 16, 2016Explore the world from the palm of your hand with these nature-related apps
Read storySmall water quality pledges turn into big motivation for homes and businesses
March 11, 2016River Star programs get homes and businesses to take the next step
Read storyUpstream pollution reductions could ease effects of Conowingo Reservoir infill, report maintains
March 10, 2016Final report indicates lowering pollution loads more effective than dredging
Read storyReport recommends managing roadside ditches to improve health of local waters
March 8, 2016Ditch management offers cost-effective strategy to meet water quality goals
Read storyBy the Numbers: 2.5 million
March 2, 2016The amount of road salt, in tons, applied across the Chesapeake Bay watershed each year
Read storyUsing “green infrastructure” to build climate resiliency
March 1, 2016CBP's Climate Change Coordinator discusses how natural solutions can bolster resilience
Read storySupreme Court declines to hear case on Chesapeake Bay pollution limits
February 29, 2016Decision upholds EPA plan for reducing pollution across the watershed
Read storyStudy suggests salt marshes could persist despite rising sea levels
February 26, 2016VIMS report predicts salt marshes more resilient than previously thought
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