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Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Bay scientists turn attention to ecological impacts of "forever chemicals"
August 23, 2023Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee call for coordinated effort in addressing PFAS
Read storyDefending the Bay: How the Department of Defense contributes to Bay restoration
August 18, 2023DoD joined the Chesapeake Bay Program in 1984
Read storyThree Chesapeake Gateways sites that capture the magic of the region
August 17, 2023Celebrating 25 years of the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways
Read storyAre 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
Read storyBay 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
Read storyFamily 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
Read storyA day well spent at Downs Park
August 9, 2023Find the perfect balance between nature, history and recreation at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland
Read storyThe science and policy behind Chesapeake Bay restoration
August 8, 2023How the Chesapeake Bay Commission uses Bay Program science to prioritize funding
Read storyA 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
Read storyFishing for blue catfish is good for the Bay, but be careful when eating them
July 28, 2023Jurisdictions in the Bay watershed set advisories for consuming blue catfish
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