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Pollution levels in nine rivers remain below long-term average in 2013
January 23, 2015Lowering nutrient and sediment loads could have a positive impact on the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyBay restoration projects to receive $24.3 million in grant funding
January 16, 2015USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program awards conservation grants to nine projects in Bay region
Read storyLetter from Leadership: Ten steps to a healthy Chesapeake Bay
January 6, 2015How the interconnected goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement work together to restore local waters
Read storyChesapeake Bay Foundation reports minimal changes in overall Bay health
January 5, 2015Water quality improvements offset by declines in blue crab, striped bass
Read storyPush for public access at Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve
January 2, 2015Virginia DCR aims to open thousands of acres of land to the public.
Read storySeven tips for a Bay-friendly holiday gift exchange
December 22, 2014From homemade presents to recycled wrapping paper, here's our guide to gifts that help the environment.
Read storyRising air temperatures lead to warming streams in Chesapeake Bay region
December 16, 2014Warmer waters could have severe effects on water quality, aquatic life.
Read storyPhoto Essay: Exploring the life of a waterman on a visit to Smith Island
December 15, 2014Foresters get a feel for life downstream on a trip to one of the last inhabited islands of the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyChesapeake Executive Council names Virginia's Governor McAuliffe as next chair
December 11, 2014Past chair, Maryland Gov. O'Malley, commended for his accomplishments.
Read storyFostering environmental stewardship through forest restoration
December 8, 2014Educator strives to inspire young minds by making restoration events fun and simple.
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