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Conservation events mark three decades of Bay restoration
October 28, 2013“30 Events for 30 Years” will promote on-the-ground restoration work across the watershed.
Read storyWastewater treatment plant cuts pollution in D.C.
October 24, 2013Upgrades at Blue Plains will help the plant clean water and save energy.
Read storyJames River scores “C” on latest report card
October 24, 2013Sediment pollution overshadows progress in treating wastewater and curbing nutrients.
Read storyStriped bass reproduction is up in the Chesapeake Bay
October 23, 2013Young-of-the-year rockfish have rebounded in Maryland and Virginia waters.
Read storyMaryland partners plant more than one billion oysters in the Bay
October 21, 2013More than half of this season’s spat went into an oyster sanctuary on the Eastern Shore.
Read storyChesapeake Bay dead zone measures near average in 2013
October 18, 2013Scientists attribute the dead zone’s volume to nutrient pollution.
Read storyChesapeake Forest Champions celebrated for conserving critical habitat
October 17, 2013Four winners were honored at the Chesapeake Watershed Forum.
Read storyLetter from Leadership: Reflecting on watershed restoration
September 30, 2013Knowing what works—and what doesn’t—is integral to restoration and conservation success.
Read storyLag-times call for patience in awaiting restoration results
September 25, 2013Conservation practices put in place now could take days or even decades to impact water quality.
Read storyDenser grass beds hold more blue crabs
September 18, 2013New research suggests higher-quality grass habitat could boost Chesapeake Bay blue crab populations.
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