Recent Stories
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Protecting the home of the American black duck
January 13, 2017Working to conserve, restore habitat for once-abundant waterfowl
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation reports modest improvement in Bay health
January 9, 2017Biennial report card measures decrease in water pollution, growth in fisheries
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A hopeful recovery for striped bass
January 6, 2017After sharp declines in the 1970s and 80s, striped bass populations rebound
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Near a historic quarry, volunteers carve their niche
January 6, 2017Green Aquia counts restoration and citizen science among the group’s activities near the Potomac
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Making the outdoors a place for everyone
December 29, 2016State and federal governments and nonprofits are overcoming barriers to engage a new generation of nature lovers
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December 29, 2016
A slow walk through the woods reveals oft-overlooked forest residents
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In winter, the Bay can be paradise for both bird and bird-watcher
December 22, 2016The tundra swan is just one of many birds that migrates to the Chesapeake for winter
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Year in review: Our most popular articles about the Bay in 2016
December 21, 2016From blue crabs to smartphone apps, take a look back at our most-read articles
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Many Pennsylvania farmers taking voluntary action to improve water quality, survey finds
December 20, 2016Bay Program’s Agriculture Workgroup approves survey methodology
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A big lift to help restore the American shad
December 16, 2016Reuniting shad with their spawning areas means helping them overcome some pretty big obstacles
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