Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Poplar Island restoration brings critical habitat back to Bay
February 26, 2013The island hosts shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and other wildlife.
Read storyDistrict of Columbia releases plan to become healthier, greener, more sustainable city
February 22, 2013The Sustainable DC Plan outlines two decades of changes.
Read storyTilghman Islanders grow oysters to replenish local reefs
February 20, 2013Cages on private piers give spat a head start before they are planted in the Bay.
Read storyStream cleanup at Pope Branch shows restoration progress being made
February 13, 2013Trash is becoming less of a problem for the District of Columbia waterway.
Read storyNational Park Service writes plan to improve public access to rivers, streams, Chesapeake Bay
February 11, 2013Demand for access sites is high in urban areas.
Read storyReport recommends further research to determine effects of "fracking" in Bay watershed
February 6, 2013Much remains unknown about the impact of hydraulic fracturing on land and water.
Read storyBay Barometer: Bay impaired, but signs of resilience abound
January 31, 2013The Bay Program report offers a science-based snapshot of watershed health.
Read storyRestaurants recycle oyster shells to bring bivalve back to Bay
January 29, 2013The Shell Recycling Alliance generates shell for use in stocking reefs.
Read storyChemical contaminants persist across Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 22, 2013PCBs and mercury are among the most widespread toxins in our waterways, according to a new report.
Read storyPollution trends reflect lag time between restoration efforts, water quality improvement
January 18, 2013A USGS report tracks nutrients and sediment in nine tributaries.
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