Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Bay groups receive $2.5 million to improve water quality trading infrastructure
August 24, 2012New programs encourage farmers to put pollution credits on the market.
Read storyWatershed Wednesday: ECO (Engaged Community Offshoots) City Farms
August 22, 2012An urban farm cultivates crops and community on just one acre of land.
Read storyTributary Tuesday: Raystown Lake (Huntingdon County, Pa.)
August 14, 2012This 8,000 acre lake is formed by a dam on the Juniata River, a tributary to the Susquehanna.
Read storyIntersex fish widespread in Potomac River basin
August 9, 2012Male smallmouth bass exhibit signs of chemical exposure, raising concerns about river health.
Read storyWatershed Wednesday: Listening to Bay residents’ diverse voices
August 8, 2012Hear what the Chesapeake Bay means to poultry farmers, watermen, developers and other residents in these interviews.
Read storyAmerican eel numbers rise after dam removal
August 6, 2012Without migration barrier in place, American eel populations steadily increase in Shenandoah National Park.
Read storyStudy shows long-term improvements in Bay health
August 3, 2012Nutrient and sediment trends indicate pollution-reduction efforts are working.
Read storySustainable farming in Lancaster County, Pa.
August 1, 2012Dairy farmer Luke Brubaker's sustainable agriculture practices ensures his land will stay in the family for generations to come.
Read storyStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail now open
July 31, 2012Hundreds of sites bring to life the War of 1812 while exploring the landscapes and waterways of the Bay region.
Read storyTributary Tuesday: Happy Creek (Front Royal, Va.)
July 31, 2012Take Rte 66 west from D.C. for about an hour, and you’ll find yourself far from beltways & bypasses, near Happy Creek.
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