Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
The life of Harriet Tubman, made vivid on the Eastern Shore
February 7, 2020A visitor center, byway and refuge offer a portal to the abolitionist’s world
Read storyBig appreciation for the little brown bat
January 30, 2020Increasing habitat gives bats a chance to withstand deadly white-nose syndrome
Read storyKeeping microplastics out of the Bay
January 23, 2020Learn how you can help reduce plastic pollution
Read storyA scientist’s decades-long portrait of a vanishing Chesapeake island
January 22, 2020James Island has shrunk dramatically, but will soon be restored
Read storyA community reclaims its waterfront heritage
January 17, 2020Stream restoration project benefits residents and environment
Read storyRemembering that ‘all life is interrelated’
January 16, 2020MLK Day of Service is a time to make a positive impact on your community
A look back at 30 years of water clarity
January 14, 2020Our Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee reviews three decades of data
Read storyBoardwalk-ing on the wild side
January 9, 2020Walkways open up opportunities to enjoy the water
Read storyIncreasing temperatures threaten Chesapeake wildlife
January 7, 2020Warmer air and water impact habitat and wildlife, causing species to shift their range
Read storyAppearances can be deceiving
January 3, 2020Wolf spiders provide valuable services to their young and to us
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