Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
E-Z Acres makes stream-friendly farming look, well, easy
November 10, 2016A family farm far from the Chesapeake keeps water clean for its community
Read story$34 million in investments will improve water, wastewater infrastructure in rural watershed communit
November 7, 2016Four communities in Bay region will receive loans, grants from USDA
Read storyResident geese may ruffle locals' feathers
November 4, 2016Non-migratory Canada geese bring year-round impacts to Bay region
Read storyCounty-by-county land use data available for review by local governments
November 1, 2016Bay Program partners seek input on high-resolution land use datasets
Read storyStriking a balance between farming and wildlife habitat
October 31, 2016Improving water quality and bringing back quail populations is a win-win with the Natural Lands Project
Read storyTiny crustaceans invade area waterways
October 27, 2016Invasive crayfish pose threat to native populations
Read storyFive 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
Read storyAfter 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
Read storyElizabeth River Project connects community to its river
October 20, 2016Restoration projects and education initiatives bring polluted waterway back to life
Read storyBy 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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