Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
A 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
Read storyChesapeake Bay scores a ‘C’ in 2022, one percent higher than last year
June 8, 2023Annual report card provides data on environmental justice for the first time
Read story64,000 square miles of adventures
June 2, 2023Celebrate watershed journeys during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.
Read storyThe nation’s river is one step closer to being fishable and swimmable
May 30, 2023The health grade of the Potomac River raises to a “B”
Read storyMay 26, 2023
A turtle island, floating wetlands, oyster cages and more are sprinkled throughout the waterfront
40 years of dedication to Chesapeake Bay oysters—and their many benefits
May 25, 2023NOAA’s role in advancing oyster habitat restoration in the Chesapeake Bay
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