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Photo Essay: Seen from above, humans and nature intertwine along the Chesapeake Bay
August 3, 2016Aerial photos show human impacts on the northern Chesapeake Bay
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Lafayette River removed from Virginia list of bacteria-impaired waterways
July 20, 2016Waterway now meets Virginia DEQ standards for recreational contact
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Local, state, federal agencies open 22 public access sites in Chesapeake Bay region
May 23, 2016Boat ramps and fishing piers connect people to creeks, streams and rivers
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Uncovering beauty in Washington, D.C.
May 5, 2016Volunteers clean up the Anacostia River at Kenilworth Park to celebrate Earth Day
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Photo Essay: American shad make their incredible journey
April 26, 2016Restoration efforts help the migratory species recover in Chesapeake Bay tributaries
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By the Numbers: 2.5 million
March 2, 2016The amount of road salt, in tons, applied across the Chesapeake Bay watershed each year
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Magothy River scores “D” on latest report card
February 19, 2016Waterway saw slight decreases in water clarity, dissolved oxygen in 2015
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By the Numbers: 51 billion
February 3, 2016The average amount of river water, in gallons, that flows into the Chesapeake Bay each day
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Photo Essay: Climbing aboard the Learning Barge
December 7, 2015Virginia students get hands-on with the Elizabeth River Project’s million-dollar floating classroom
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The Grass Whisperer gets to the root of grazing
November 6, 2015Troy Bishopp is a grazing specialist and a ‘grass connoisseur’
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