Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Native to the Chesapeake, common milkweed is a food source for over 450 insects
May 4, 2022Insects use the unpalatable compounds in milkweed plants to ensure their survival.
Read storyA nonprofit rooted in Baltimore uplifts the city with trees
April 29, 2022The Baltimore Tree Trust is fighting the urban heat island effect
Read storyFederal agencies working in the Chesapeake commit to take action against climate change
April 28, 2022Proposed activities highlight vulnerable communities, wildlife and threatened habitats in the region
Read storyA growing nonprofit scales up its impact on the Elizabeth River
April 27, 2022Bay Program grant provides construction training to the Elizabeth River Project
Read storyHow a new website rooted in social science can increase environmental stewardship
April 21, 2022Chesapeake Behavior Change helps individuals and organizations promote behaviors that help restore the Bay
Read storyVigilant volunteers offer a safety net for migrating birds
April 18, 2022Lights Out Baltimore works to reduce bird fatalities
Read storyWeed warriors fight for forest health
April 12, 2022Programs allow volunteers to combat destructive invasive plants
Read storyLampreys in the Bay—vicious parasite or a welcome wonder?
April 6, 2022The American brook lamprey is a native fish of the Chesapeake Bay
Read storyTracking the elusive tiger salamander on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
March 30, 2022Vernal pool monitoring programs track the breeding activity of endangered tiger salamanders.
Read storyHow 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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