Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Shad abundance surpasses restoration goals in Potomac, Rappahannock
May 8, 2015The migratory fish forms a critical link in the Chesapeake Bay food web.
Read storyStreamside fencing could improve water quality, livestock health
May 7, 2015Chesapeake Bay Commission report outlines benefits, current efforts of livestock exclusion practices
Read storyNational Park Service wants to help you 'Find Your Park'
May 4, 2015Agency teams up with National Park Foundation for new public access initiative to celebrate centennial
Read storyHow six Chesapeake species are responding to a changing climate
April 30, 2015Rising temperatures, extreme weather have already begun affecting plants and animals in the Bay region
Read storyChesapeake Bay’s blue crab population shows modest rise
April 27, 2015Adult female crabs are no longer depleted, but remain below the 215 million population target
Read storyBy the Numbers: 33
April 27, 2015The number of fish species that have ascended a fish lift, ladder or other structure in the state of Maryland
Read storyVirginia launches new environmental literacy program
April 24, 2015Voluntary program will highlight environmental efforts of teachers, administrators and schools
Read storyBiodiversity helps support healthy, interconnected ecosystems
April 24, 2015Multiple aspects of ecosystem health benefit from greater variety of species, study says
Read storyData sharing arrangement could lead to reduced pollution from onsite wastewater systems
April 23, 2015Accord will help expedite approval, reduce costs of pretreatment technologies
Read storyMicroplastics in the Chesapeake Bay
April 15, 2015Plastic containers and other trash that gets washed into the Bay doesn’t actually disappear
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