2024 Press Releases

Low-oxygen conditions reached an early peak this summer

Lower amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution flowing into Bay

The saltiest waters of the Bay see the highest acreage of grasses in 27 years

Despite heavier spring rainfall across the region, nitrogen pollution entering the Bay remained average

While miles of forest buffers have increased each year since 2019, the gains have yet to offset losses

Eight out of 10 large-scale oyster reef restoration sites are now complete

The annual event takes place from June 1-9, 2024

The six states in the Chesapeake watershed--and Washington, D.C.--continue to chip away at pollution entering the Bay

Annual update provides recent data for 18 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement outcomes

New tracking tool captures previously unreported acreage