Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Surprising perks of the pickerelweed
December 26, 2019This beautiful pond plant is a valuable asset in the Bay watershed
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An interview with a mermaid
December 20, 2019The Chesapeake Mermaid uses storytelling to engage kids with nature and conservation
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Alternative energy powers a Virginia farm
December 19, 2019Riverhill Farm attracts national attention for sustainable and economically friendly practices
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The hooded merganser makes a splash in the Bay
December 18, 2019Help support this unique bird's winter habitat
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Signs of the Chesapeake’s glacial history
December 12, 2019The Bay watershed’s geology has been shaped by its icy past
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Small plastics are a big problem
December 12, 2019Microplastics contaminate our water and wildlife
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All Sensory Trail makes for a more accessible park
December 5, 2019Patapsco Valley State Park helps disabled persons connect to nature
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Bay sees worst dead zone in the past five years
December 3, 2019Warming temperatures and heavy rainfall impact size, duration
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The North American porcupine has a few tricks up its quills
December 2, 2019Beneath the prickly exterior is a one-of-a-kind critter
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Champions honored for their efforts to protect and preserve Chesapeake forests
November 29, 2019Three award winners were celebrated at annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum
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