Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
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
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
Read storyNatural 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
Read story$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
Read storyChesapeake Forest Champions commended for efforts to plant, protect trees
October 10, 2016Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay honored winners at annual Watershed Forum
Read storyFinding a balance for white-tailed deer
October 6, 2016Deer management seeks to meet needs of both deer and human populations
Read storyChesapeake 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
Read storyCompetition celebrates skills of canine companions
September 29, 2016Retrievers have long worked alongside area hunters
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