Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Twenty-four Innovative Projects Awarded Grants to Reduce Pollution to Local Waterways
June 5, 2009The grants for these projects were awarded through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund, which provides up to $1 million.
Read storyChesapeake Bay states push Congress for tighter highway runoff controls
May 29, 2009Congress asked to reduce polluted runoff from federal highway projects.
Read storyA Little Goes a Long Way
May 13, 2009Last week, a family friend who teaches at a local middle school invited me to her classroom.
Read storyExecutive Council Sets New Goals for Reducing Bay Pollution
May 12, 2009At its annual meeting on May 12, the Chesapeake Executive Council set new short-term goals to reduce pollution to the Bay.
Read storyNew Bay Coalition Launches "Choose Clean Water" Campaign
May 1, 2009More than 60 nonprofit organizations from throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed have launched a "Choose Clean Water" campaign.
Read storyUnderwater Bay Grasses Increase in 2008
April 29, 2009Underwater bay grasses increased by 18 percent in 2008 to cover 76,861 acres throughout the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal rivers.
Read storyForestry Workgroup "Leads by Example" at Banshee Reeks
April 27, 2009Hearing and seeing the rain and knowing the schedule of the day brought back memories from my past life.
Read storyRainScaping Campaign Promotes Homeowner Involvement in Reducing Bay Pollution
April 22, 2009A new campaign is urging Anne Arundel County, Md., residents to find "beautiful solutions to water pollution" by installing rain gardens.
Read storyWhat are you doing to help the Bay?
April 14, 2009Are you doing your part to help the Bay or your local river?
Read storyGet Involved this Earth Day
April 6, 2009The Earth Day tradition began on April 22, 1970, when 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day.
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