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Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Online guide helps homeowners choose Chesapeake Bay native plants
June 16, 2011The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have launched the online Native Plant Center.
Read storyScientists predict moderate to poor oxygen levels in Chesapeake Bay
June 14, 2011The Chesapeake Bay is expected to have moderate to poor dissolved oxygen conditions during the early part of the summer.
Read storyBernie Fowler sees his sneakers through 31.25 inches of water
June 13, 2011Former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 31.25 inches of water at the 24th annual Patuxent River wade-in.
Read storyAsk a Scientist: How big of an industry is the Chesapeake Bay?
June 9, 2011This month's Ask a Scientist column focuses on a different kind of science: economics.
Read storyVirginia developing "no-discharge zones" on Northern Neck to reduce pollution from boat sewage
June 7, 2011The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking to designated creeks as "no-discharge zones."
Read storyMaryland approves $29 million in grants for septic, wastewater upgrades to reduce pollution
June 2, 2011Maryland will provide more than $29 million in grants to upgrade wastewater treatment plants and septic systems.
Read storyPhoto Tour: Geocaching at Piscataway Park with the Accokeek Foundation
June 2, 2011Do you have any clue what geocaching is? I'm guessing a lot of you said no.
Read storyEight things environmentalists do to help the Chesapeake Bay
May 24, 2011We sent our staff a survey asking them about the types of positive activities they do for the Bay when they're not at work.
Read storyMaryland passes law to reduce pollution from lawn fertilizer
May 23, 2011Maryland has passed a law that will reduce pollution from lawn fertilizer applied to homes, golf courses and businesses.
Read storyMeet Jeff Corbin, the new "Chesapeake Bay Czar"
May 19, 2011EPA Senior Adviser for the Chesapeake Bay and Anacostia River Jeff Corbin discusses Chesapeake restoration.
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