Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Ancient seawater found under Chesapeake Bay
November 12, 2013The oldest body of seawater ever identified is trapped beneath the largest crater in the United States.
Read storyGroundwater pushes nitrogen into Bay, delays effects of restoration
November 12, 2013Research shows groundwater flow can lengthen the time it takes for a conservation practice to affect a waterway.
Read storyLetter from Leadership: Lag-times call for patience in awaiting a restored Bay
October 31, 2013It will take time for water quality to respond to our restoration work.
Read storyExperiencing the Bay’s past at Point Lookout State Park
October 31, 2013The region’s history comes into view at this Southern Maryland site.
Read storyChesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund directs $9.2M to environmental work
October 30, 2013Forty projects will restore habitat and clean water in five Bay states and the District of Columbia.
Read storyConservation 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.
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