Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Potomac River sees rise in returning shad, driving up Bay-wide abundance trend
April 15, 2014Cleaner water is the cornerstone of shad recovery in the river.
Read storyAnglers asked to remove invasive catfish from Maryland, Virginia waters
April 14, 2014A new outreach campaign will teach citizens about blue and flathead catfish.
Read storyChesapeake Bay Program submits report to Congress
April 9, 2014Under Section 117 of the Clean Water Act, the report must be submitted every five years.
Read storyNew wastewater treatment technologies create clean water in Chesapeake Bay
April 2, 2014Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.
Read storyLetter from Leadership: Harbingers of spring
March 31, 2014The return of iconic wildlife means warm weather is coming back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Read storyProposal clarifies Clean Water Act protections for seasonal streams
March 27, 2014The new rule would protect streams and wetlands and preserve existing agricultural exemptions.
Read storyGroups, individuals leave thousands of comments on Watershed Agreement
March 26, 2014The Executive Council will consider public input when finalizing the restoration plan.
Read storyConserving waterfowl habitat at Mallard Haven River Farm
March 25, 2014Landowner has created a safe haven for waterfowl on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Read storyBay Program partners continue to slow pollution flow into rivers and streams
March 24, 2014Land-based actions are lowering the nutrients and sediment entering the Bay.
Read storyFederal agencies seek feedback on 2014 action plan for Chesapeake Bay cleanup
March 19, 2014Online comments can be submitted through March 31.
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