Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Planting for change
August 25, 2023First-generation Maryland farmer turns 25 acres into certified organic
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Bay scientists turn attention to ecological impacts of "forever chemicals"
August 23, 2023Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee call for coordinated effort in addressing PFAS
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Defending the Bay: How the Department of Defense contributes to Bay restoration
August 18, 2023DoD joined the Chesapeake Bay Program in 1984
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Three Chesapeake Gateways sites that capture the magic of the region
August 17, 2023Celebrating 25 years of the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways
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Are we trading trees for concrete?
August 16, 2023Efforts to slow the loss of tree canopy and gain of impervious surfaces are taking root across the watershed
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Bay Program survey reveals knowledge and capacity gaps among small communities and newly elected officials
August 14, 2023Partnership adds two new indicators to its Local Leadership Outcome
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Family farm in Ronks, Pa. does all it can to help local streams recover
August 11, 2023The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) helps to reduce pollution in a Chesapeake Bay tributary’s watershed
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A day well spent at Downs Park
August 9, 2023Find the perfect balance between nature, history and recreation at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland
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The science and policy behind Chesapeake Bay restoration
August 8, 2023How the Chesapeake Bay Commission uses Bay Program science to prioritize funding
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A native Chesapeake plant can prevent your poison ivy rash
August 1, 2023Jewelweed’s antifungal and antimicrobial properties serve as a natural remedy for poison ivy
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