Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Riverkeepers seek to lift a 50-year-old ban on swimming in D.C. waterways
September 20, 2022The Potomac Riverkeeper Network has identified multiple sites where they think swimming is safe in the nation's capital
Read storyBetween two rivers, a city’s hopes are tied to healthy waters
September 15, 2022The Clean Water Act revived the James and the Appomattox, allowing Hopewell to seek its own renewal
Read storyBay water quality continued to decline in 2018-2020
September 14, 2022Watershed tributaries see mixed results when it comes to pollution levels
Read storyAn understory tree becomes the main attraction
September 2, 2022Flowering dogwoods are known as one of the most beautiful native trees
Read storyHarvest management continues as blue crab population reaches a 33-year low
August 23, 2022Low numbers prompt fall workshop
Read storyEight accessible parks that go the extra mile
August 19, 2022These parks use inclusive design to connect residents with the outdoors
Read storyMoving one step closer to reducing flooding in D.C.’s Tidal Basin
August 16, 2022Seawall restoration marks the beginning of major changes to this historic landmark
Read storyMental health initiative connects UMD students with the outdoors
August 11, 2022Nature Rx @ UMD is one of several campus programs in the U.S.
Read storyPublic comments sought on changes to Watershed Agreement language
August 4, 2022Removal of the word “citizen” includes more people in Bay restoration
Read storyMeet the Chesapeake Bay Program’s new director
August 2, 2022Kandis Boyd is a weatherproof scientific leader
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