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'Plugging up' a unique Delmarva bay
February 4, 2019A zest for waterfowl helps wetlands reemerge on the Eastern Shore
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It’s not easy being a barn owl
February 1, 2019These raptors face a wide variety of threats
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Dredging up a debate
January 31, 2019A controversial oystering practice is still making headlines
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Helping farmers help our waterways
January 30, 2019The new federal Farm Bill supports Chesapeake farmers and conservation
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At the far reaches of our watershed, the National Park System shines
January 24, 2019Despite colder temps and shorter days, this is the perfect time to opt outside
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Making a home for wood ducks
January 17, 2019After declining in the 1900s, the wood duck is on the rise thanks to the help of manmade nesting boxes
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New website provides support and tools for citizen scientists
January 14, 2019Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative offers services and free resources for water monitoring groups
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Understanding the threat of invasive catfish
January 11, 2019Two new reports look into the biology and management of blue and flathead catfish
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On a wing and a wobble
January 10, 2019A unique flight style helps turkey vultures soar
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