Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Bay blue crab population reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
April 19, 2012The Bay’s blue crab population increased 66 percent in 2012 to its highest level since 1993.
Read storyCancun, Cocoa Beach and…Cheverly? Spending spring break cleaning up the Anacostia River
April 18, 2012More than 250 college students spend their spring break helping pick up trash.
Read storyChesapeake Bay health receives D+ on 2011 report card
April 17, 2012Unusual weather, including a wet spring, a hot summer and two tropical storms, caused the Bay’s health to decline.
Read storyTributary Tuesday: Chuckatuck Creek (Isle of Wight County, Virginia)
April 17, 2012Chuckatuck Creek and its surrounding Lone Star Lakes offer abundant fishing and a rich local history.
Read storyAnacostia River receives failing grade on latest health report card
April 12, 2012Despite improvements in some key areas, the Anacostia River’s health is still in very poor condition.
Read storyWatershed Wednesday: Savage River Watershed Association (Garrett County, Md.)
April 11, 2012SRWA helps monitor and protect this pristine western Maryland river.
Read story40+ Earth Day events to protect and celebrate the Bay watershed
April 9, 2012Read our list of more than 40 Earth Day restoration and celebration activities to find one near you!
Read storyStates, D.C. submit final Bay cleanup plans to federal government
April 4, 2012Jurisdictions submit their final cleanup plans as part of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL.
Read storyTributary Tuesday: Difficult Run (Fairfax County, Va.)
April 3, 2012This Potomac River stream winds through development-burdened Northern Virginia before ending near Great Falls Park.
Read storyFederal agencies release progress report, action plan for Bay
March 30, 2012Seven federal agencies have released a progress report and action plan that detail achievements toward Bay restoration.
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