Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Blue crab harvest sustainable, despite population decline
June 27, 2018Experts recommend no change to regulations
Read storyScientists predict above-average dead zone in 2018
June 26, 2018Spring rains contributed more nutrient pollution to the Bay
Read storyBy the Numbers: 1,700
June 25, 2018The length, in miles, of Chesapeake Bay shoreline that has been hardened
Read storyAnacostia River receives passing grade of “D” for the first time
June 22, 2018The “Forgotten River” is starting to make a comeback
Read storyGet outside this summer at a public access site in Pennsylvania
June 21, 2018Chesapeake Bay Program partners open two new sites for recreational activities
Read storyEPA sets expectations for states, D.C. in third phase of Bay pollution diet
June 21, 2018The Environmental Protection Agency provides its expectations for jurisdictions to reduce pollutants to the Bay and its streams
Read storyPortrait of an Island Part I: What used to be home
June 20, 2018Like its neighbor Holland Island, Deal Island is fighting the tides
Read storyLocal governments encouraged to review, respond to Army Corps of Engineers Chesapeake Bay Plan
June 18, 2018Comments being accepted on the draft comprehensive plan until July 16
Read storyChesapeake Bay Report Card highlights signs of progress
June 15, 2018Estuary received a “C” grade in 2017 from University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Read storyRestoring a piece of maritime history
June 14, 2018The Sandy Point Shoal Lighthouse is getting a major facelift
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