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Chester River receives “C+” on latest report card
April 22, 2016Waterway saw slight improvements in water quality, clarity for 2015
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Microplastic pollution could threaten underwater life, report finds
April 20, 2016Technical review investigates issue of microplastics in Chesapeake Bay
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Data show drop in estimated nutrient, sediment loads entering Chesapeake Bay
April 18, 2016Computer simulations track partner progress toward clean water goals
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Adult female blue crab abundance rises 92 percent in 2016
April 13, 2016Researchers count 194 million adult female blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay
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Living Classrooms Foundation brings Baltimore to life
April 12, 2016Masonville Cove provides meaningful watershed educational experiences
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Six native critters you can watch live online
April 11, 2016Streaming video allows for glimpse into lives of species from around the Bay region
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Photo Essay: Virginia Living Museum shows off native species and how to save them
April 7, 2016The museum’s commitment to native plants and animals spans 50 years
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Ospreys thrive despite long-lasting pollutants, report finds
April 4, 2016USGS study finds toxic residues have not impacted species’ recovery
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Going Local: How local governments are key in the Bay restoration effort
April 4, 2016Chesapeake Bay Program Director Nick DiPasquale discusses the importance of local action
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Trash Trawl hauls microplastics from Bay waters
March 31, 2016A research effort seeks to determine the extent of plastic pollution in the Chesapeake
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