Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Local government leaders fish for invasive species management strategies in the Bay
July 13, 2023Blue catfish, snakeheads and more discussed at quarterly Local Government Advisory Committee meeting
Read storyDocumenting the return of the terns to Poplar Island
July 11, 2023U.S. Geological Survey is monitoring two species of vulnerable seabirds
Read storySubmerged aquatic vegetation, a critical blue crab habitat, bounces back in the Chesapeake Bay
July 6, 2023The Bay’s underwater grasses continues to recover from a crash in 2019
Read storyScientists encourage resource managers to focus on female, juvenile blue crabs
July 6, 2023Overall population climbed this year, but analysis suggests vigilance is needed
Read storyEastern worm snake: worm or snake?
July 5, 2023This little brown snake is known for its worm-like appearance
Read storyA Baltimore City school transforms its outdoor courtyard
June 23, 2023Phase one of a green infrastructure project is complete at Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School
Read storyA dry spring brings about a small dead zone, according to annual forecast
June 22, 2023The summer dead zone is predicted to be 33% smaller than the long-term average
Read storyFor Virginia, decades of wastewater treatment upgrades make for a healthier Bay
June 20, 2023Virginia has reduced nitrogen and phosphorus discharges to the Bay by more than 50% since 2007
Read storyWaking up with the wood thrush
June 15, 2023Wood thrush—the official bird of Washington, D.C.—is known for its early song
Read storyThanks to federal investment, the Chesapeake Bay Program enters a new phase of water quality monitoring
June 14, 2023New federal funding and partner investment enhance monitoring capabilities
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