Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Pennsylvania farmers and environmental partners restore sections of the Turtle Creek watershed
April 30, 2024Portions of the watershed have been taken off of the impaired stream list
Read storyInaugural State of the Streams report card shows the health of five waterways around Washington, D.C.
April 26, 2024All monitored creeks scored “fair” in the Nature Forward report card
Read storyD.C. environmentalist shares her biggest takeaways from chairing the Stakeholders’ Advisory Committee
April 25, 2024Thank you to Julie Lawson for three years of incredible leadership!
Building a 21st-century National Recreational Area
April 23, 2024Taking action to provide public access to a "major part of the nation's heritage"
Read storyBoom or bust
April 22, 2024A Baltimore nonprofit tackles plastic pollution on the Back River
Read storyCommunity tree planting takes place “Where the green is golden”
April 17, 2024Howard Park in Baltimore receives 300 trees through Chesapeake Bay Trust grant
Read storySeven land conservation success stories from around the Chesapeake region
April 12, 2024Each watershed jurisdiction has a hand in helping to meet our two million acre protected lands goal
Read storyThe eastern painted turtle: A natural work of art
April 5, 2024A reptile famous for its colorful shell
Read storySustainable harvests play a role in growing forests
April 1, 2024By managing forests, Maryland is working toward a future with more trees
Read storyWomen leaders in Bay restoration and those who inspired them
March 29, 2024Six woman environmentalists share their role models
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