Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Invasive mussels pose growing threat
July 28, 2016First spotted in the watershed in 2002, the zebra mussel’s range has been expanding
Read storyBy the Numbers: 128
July 26, 2016The total number of high-tide flood days observed in Annapolis, Baltimore, Norfolk and the District of Columbia last year
Read storyClean Air Act improves water quality in Chesapeake Bay
July 26, 2016Air quality improvements in Potomac River region boost health of Bay’s waters
Read storyEight trails that give a taste of the Chesapeake
July 25, 2016Savor every bite of the region on these food and beverage trails
Read storyProtecting the plumage of the great egret
July 21, 2016Nineteenth-century fashions led this majestic bird to be hunted nearly to extinction
Read storyLafayette River removed from Virginia list of bacteria-impaired waterways
July 20, 2016Waterway now meets Virginia DEQ standards for recreational contact
Read storyAt home, on the water in Baltimore
July 18, 2016Kids in Kayaks pairs paddling with learning and stewardship for 500 eighth graders
Read storyUsing birds of prey to mentor at-risk youth
July 14, 2016Nonprofit mentors youth through rehabilitation of raptors
Read storyPelicans roost along the Bay's islands
July 7, 2016Climate change has brought newcomer to Chesapeake region
Read storyCitizens’ Advisory Committee works to elevate voices of watershed residents
July 5, 2016CAC Vice Chair describes committee’s role in Bay Program work
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