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Five creepy, crawly critters that live in the Chesapeake Bay
October 26, 2016From spider-like crabs to bristle-covered worms, learn about a few not-so-cuddly animals that call the Bay home
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After being discarded, 'ghost pots' continue to trap Bay’s blue crabs
October 24, 2016More than 145,000 lost or abandoned traps exist in Bay, experts estimate
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Elizabeth River Project connects community to its river
October 20, 2016Restoration projects and education initiatives bring polluted waterway back to life
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By the Numbers: 458,000
October 18, 2016The average weight, in tons, of bay anchovy produced in the Chesapeake Bay each year
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Natural beauty and national history converge in Harpers Ferry
October 13, 2016As a meeting place for two rivers and three states, historic site offers breathtaking scenery
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$110,000 in grants will help restore urban waters in D.C., Richmond
October 12, 2016Funding awarded through EPA’s Urban Waters Small Grants Program
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Chesapeake Forest Champions commended for efforts to plant, protect trees
October 10, 2016Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay honored winners at annual Watershed Forum
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Finding a balance for white-tailed deer
October 6, 2016Deer management seeks to meet needs of both deer and human populations
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Chesapeake Executive Council holds annual meeting to set goals and guidance for Bay Program partners
October 5, 2016$28 million in additional funding committed to reduce nutrient pollution in Pennsylvania
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Competition celebrates skills of canine companions
September 29, 2016Retrievers have long worked alongside area hunters
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