Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Gwynnda the Good Wheel works her magic on West Baltimore
July 20, 2021Baltimore welcomes its fourth Trash Wheel
Read storyTrailblazing local leader advocates for clean water in Virginia
July 16, 2021A conversation with the new Chair of the Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee
Read storyEnvironmental education experts from across the Mid-Atlantic convene for a biennial summit
July 14, 2021State representatives share their environmental education priorities
Read storyAs an Anacostia tributary is restored, D.C. residents reap the benefits
July 8, 2021The transformation of Marvin Gaye Park is linked to that of Watts Branch
Read storyIs it safe to swim in Chesapeake Bay waters?
July 6, 2021Check out these resources before heading to your nearest beach
Read storyGrowing a passion for an unusual native species
July 1, 2021Native to the Chesapeake, the passionflower is a cousin of the tropical passionfruit.
Read storyAnnual Blue Crab Advisory Report finds the Bay’s population of female blue crabs remains healthy
June 30, 2021Number of juvenile crabs decline for second straight year, which may impact the crabs you eat next year
Read storyGetting to know the guardians of the Severn River
June 24, 2021Every summer, you can find the Severn River Association patrolling its 51 monitoring stations
Read storySpring weather leaves researchers optimistic for a small summer dead zone
June 23, 2021Ongoing efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution also play a role
Read storyAnnual Chesapeake Bay Report Card notes slight improvement in estuary health
June 22, 2021Bay is graded a ‘C’, while surrounding watershed remains stable, healthy at B-
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