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Bay Foundation estimates economic benefits of a restored Chesapeake
October 6, 2014Once implemented, the watershed’s “pollution diet” could generate $130 billion each year.
Read storyChesapeake Forest Champions honored for efforts to conserve trees
October 1, 2014The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay celebrated four winners at the Chesapeake Watershed Forum.
Read storyLetter from Leadership: Environmental literacy matters
September 30, 2014Today's students will play a critical role in preserving the health of tomorrow's Chesapeake Bay.
Read story$9.8 million in grant funds will reduce pollution, restore habitats in Chesapeake Bay
September 23, 2014The Stewardship Fund will support 45 projects across the watershed.
Read storyEleven lighthouses in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
September 22, 2014Today, more than 30 lighthouses still stand in the region, and 23 still aid navigation.
Read storyCampbell Foundation’s executive director to retire
September 17, 2014Verna Harrison has worked with the organization to advance Bay restoration for more than a decade.
Read storyChesapeake jurisdictions open avenues for engagement in Watershed Agreement
September 17, 2014Partners welcome input in the development of Management Strategies.
Read storyProtecting pollinators as important pieces of environmental puzzle
September 10, 2014Educators use honeybees to connect students with the natural world.
Read storyDiscarded, derelict fishing traps harm blue crabs, watermen in Chesapeake Bay
September 9, 2014Biodegradable escape panels could solve the region's ghost fishing problem.
Read storyLetter from Leadership: Sister waterways
August 31, 2014Experts reflect on the past, present and future of the Anacostia and Patapsco rivers.
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