Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Weed warriors fight for forest health
April 12, 2022Programs allow volunteers to combat destructive invasive plants
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Lampreys in the Bay—vicious parasite or a welcome wonder?
April 6, 2022The American brook lamprey is a native fish of the Chesapeake Bay
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Tracking the elusive tiger salamander on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
March 30, 2022Vernal pool monitoring programs track the breeding activity of endangered tiger salamanders.
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How the "nerdy" side of fly fishing hooked a Chesapeake conservationist
March 28, 2022Kate Fritz gets into fly fishing after years of environmental work
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250 miles away, New York farmers still contribute to improvements in the Bay
March 23, 2022Tioga County farmers work with local groups to reduce pollution
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How the Chesapeake region can slow down—and adapt to—climate change
March 18, 2022Understanding climate mitigation vs. climate adaptation
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How we can reach a healthier, more productive Chesapeake Bay watershed
March 11, 2022The Bay Program is likely to achieve 14 of our 31 outcomes by 2025
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A thoughtful approach to restoration is giving one community more days at the beach
March 10, 2022Living shorelines add resilience on Maryland’s Magothy River
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The northern flicker is a delightful sight for birders
March 3, 2022This ground-feeding woodpecker is known for its eye-catching patterns.
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Seven locations around the watershed that hold a connection to the Underground Railroad
February 28, 2022Discover the important role the Chesapeake Bay holds in this critical era of our country’s history
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