Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Three Delaware towns will improve water quality in state's tributaries to Chesapeake Bay
September 26, 2012Greenwood, Laurel and Bethel will target runoff into Nanticoke River, Broad Creek.
Read storyUniversity of Maryland receives federal grant to curb stormwater runoff into Chesapeake Bay
September 25, 2012Social marketing will boost engagement in two watershed communities.
Read storyEight reasons the Chesapeake Bay is an exceptional estuary
September 24, 2012From the watershed's size to its seafood, learn about what makes the Bay unique
Read storyTributary Tuesday: Pierceville Run (York County, Pa.)
September 18, 2012The rare American bittern has been seen on the shores of this once-impaired tributary to the Susquehanna River.
Read storyEight great excursions for fall foliage fun
September 17, 2012From hardwood forests to mountaintops, learn more about our favorite places to take in the changing colors of fall.
Read storyWatershed Wednesday: Wilderness Leadership and Learning (WILL), Washington, D.C.
September 12, 2012Teens from Washington, D.C. give up their weekends to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyCharity paddles raise money for the Chesapeake Bay
September 11, 2012Paddlers use smart phones and blog posts to share their stories and garner grassroots support.
Read storyFinding out what’s in the water
September 7, 2012Scientists track nutrient pollution and measure water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyRestored wetlands critical to Bay's health during hurricane season
September 6, 2012More than 3,700 acres of wetlands were restored last year, an acreage equivalent to 2,855 football fields.
Read storyNational Park Service funds education, employment and environmental access
September 6, 2012$1.3 million will finance two dozen projects in four Bay states and the District.
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