Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Virginia fish collection preserves and archives local species
September 17, 2013The Virginia Institute of Marine Science is home to the only collection of Chesapeake Bay fish.
Read storyCourt upholds Chesapeake Bay pollution diet
September 16, 2013A federal judge has affirmed the EPA's role in reducing pollution across the watershed.
Read storyNew technologies prove effective at removing nitrogen from wastewater
September 10, 2013Innovations in wastewater treatment could help plants curb pollution in the face of development pressure.
Read storyLetter from Leadership: The value of water monitoring volunteers
August 31, 2013Volunteer-collected water quality data is a critical part of Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Read storyChesapeake Bay ospreys serve as sentinels for pollution
August 30, 2013Monitoring the buildup of chemical compounds in ospreys helps scientists track toxics in our waterways.
Read storyPatapsco River dam removal will restore miles of fish passage
August 28, 2013A free-flowing river would open up valuable habitat to migrating herring, alewife and American shad.
Read storyBaltimore marina works to clean the Chesapeake Bay
August 19, 2013The Lighthouse Point marina promotes clean boating for clean water.
Read storyLargemouth bass virus found in northern snakeheads
August 13, 2013Snakeheads could be capable of transmitting the pathogen to other fish in the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyAbridged draft of Watershed Agreement available for feedback
August 12, 2013The Bay Program plan will establish new goals and outcomes for restoration across the watershed.
Read storyHuman development leads to a decline in stream health
August 7, 2013Changes in stream flow and pollution have altered plant, insect and fish communities across the nation.
Read story