Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
A Star on the Rise
February 1, 2007Once considered by the community to be "dead," Virginia's Elizabeth River is being revived through the efforts of one local non profit.
Read storyWould You Kiss These Lips?
February 1, 2007PAH concentrations shown to cause liver tumors in fish in some Bay tributaries
Read storyVirginia Spat-on-shell Experiments Hold Promise for Bay's Oyster Population
January 1, 2007It is no secret that Chesapeake Bay oysters are in trouble. Years of over-harvesting, disease and poor water quality have decimated populati
Read storyThe Art of "Catch and Release" Angling
January 1, 2007Angling is one of America's greatest pastimes, and on the Chesapeake Bay it is a borderline religion. Fishing the Bay's waters has existed s
Read storyGood News, Bad News for the Bay's Crab Population
January 1, 2007The blue crab may be the most popular resident in the Chesapeake Bay. Its likeness appears on signs, t-shirts and storefronts throughout the
Read storyNew Program Promotes Sound Forest Management in Residents' Backyards
December 1, 2006There are approximately 990,000 private forest landowners in the Bay watershed - a number that decreases each day, as more forested land is
Read storyWatershed Forests Hit by Deer Population Growing Pains
December 1, 2006At the turn of the 20th century, market hunting had caused white-tailed deer populations to reach historic lows.
Read storyCover Crops: One Key to Reducing Nutrients to Bay
November 1, 2006It's no secret that agricultural runoff in the Bay watershed contributes a significant amount of nitrogen and phosphorous to Bay waters. Exc
Read storyToo Much of a Good Thing
November 1, 2006Nutrients are generally considered to be a good thing for humans because they are necessary for our health and strength. But just like anyth
Read storyBay Islands, Wildlife Habitat Succumbing to Sea Level Rise
October 1, 2006The Chesapeake Bay faces environmental threats from over-development, nutrient pollution, chemical contaminants and many other sources. But
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