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Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Show Us How You're Helping the Bay in the Bay Program's First-Ever Local Action Video Showcase
April 19, 2010Are you doing your part to help your local river, stream, or the Chesapeake Bay in your community?
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Question of the Week: What can I do around the Bay for Earth Day?
April 15, 2010What can I do around the Chesapeake Bay or my local river to make a difference on Earth Day?
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Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Increases for Second Straight Year
April 14, 2010The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population has risen to an estimated 658 million, a 60 percent increase from last year.
Read storyNew Study Shows Rising Water Temperatures in Potomac, Other U.S. Rivers
April 14, 2010New research by a team of scientists led by the University of Maryland shows that water temperatures are increasing.
Read storyBe Water Wise During Environmental Education Week
April 12, 2010Get involved in National Environmental Education Week.
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2009 Bay Barometer: Bay Health Poor Overall Despite Upticks in Specific Indicators
April 7, 2010The Chesapeake Bay Program has released the 2009 Bay Barometer, which shows that the Bay continues to be degraded.
Read storyEPA proposes "next generation" stormwater runoff controls for Washington D.C.
April 7, 2010The EPA is requiring the Districtof Columbia to continue improving its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System.
Read storyQuestion of the Week: When does blue crab season begin?
April 2, 2010Question of the Week: How is the Bay harmed if we don't recycle?
March 26, 2010Reducing our waste by recycling is a huge help to the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers.
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Question of the Week: Have you seen an osprey yet?
March 19, 2010Tomorrow is the first day of spring and there are definite signs of the changing seasons around the Chesapeake Bay.
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