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May 08, 2012
Latest video:
Brook trout reveal health of streams
Scientists track brook trout to monitor health of Bay's local rivers
Follow biologists with Maryland DNR as they tag brook trout in western Maryland's Savage River, a pristine corner of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and one of the state's last remaining brook trout habitats.
What happens to runoff after it rains?
Learn the answer in our latest Chesapeake Unscripted video
Do you know what happens to rain after it falls on the ground and enters a storm drain? Hear what people in York, Pennsylvania had to say, and learn why it's important to control runoff from our properties.
Bay 101: Algae Blooms
Algae blooms can spell trouble for the Bay's fish and crabs
What are algae blooms and how do they form? Watch our latest Bay 101 video to learn what an algae bloom looks like and see how scientists test for algae in the Chesapeake Bay.
How to drive the Bay-friendly way
Save time, money and the Chesapeake Bay with these tips
Most of us can’t stop driving altogether. But there are lots of ways you can send less pollution into our air and water – and get the most out of the 70 bucks you just poured into your gas tank.
Building a home for birds on Poplar Is.
Old, browning Christmas trees become habitat on restored island
Learn why biologists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are using recycled Christmas trees to create shelter for birds and terrapins on Poplar Island, a restored island in the Chesapeake Bay.
Chesapeake Bay News
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May 04, 2012
Nutrient credit trading could cut cost of Bay cleanup, according to study
Chesapeake Bay Commission study shows nutrient credit trading could significantly trim Bay cleanup cost.
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April 26, 2012
A beautiful morning cleaning up Spa Creek
Bay Program Director Nick DiPasquale reflects on a morning spent volunteering clean up trash along his local creek.
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April 25, 2012
Watershed Wednesday: Upper Susquehanna Coalition (N.Y. and Pa.)
The Upper Susquehanna Coalition works to enhance the health of the land that flows to the Susquehanna's headwaters.
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April 23, 2012
Tagged brook trout reveal pristine health of Md.’s Savage River
Scientists use brook trout as an indicator of the health of the Chesapeake's local streams and rivers
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April 19, 2012
Bay blue crab population reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
The Bay’s blue crab population increased 66 percent in 2012 to its highest level since 1993.
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Critter of the Month
May's Critter - The barn swallow is a small, agile bird that visits open waters, wetlands and farm fields throughout the Chesapeake Bay region from spring through autumn.
Featured Chesapeake Bay Websites
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Chesapeake Bay TMDL
The EPA established a "pollution diet" to reduce nutrients and sediment in the Bay.
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Bay Executive Order
Calls on the federal government to lead a renewed effort to restore the Bay.
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ChesapeakeStat
A tool to assess progress and enhance accountability and transparency.
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Maryland BayStat
A powerful statewide tool designed to assess, coordinate and Bay restoration.
Underwater Bay Grass (SAV) Abundance
In 2011, there were an estimated 63,074 acres of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay, a decrease of 16,590 acres from 2010.
Don’t Overapply Fertilizer
Use only the amount of lawn fertilizer you actually need. Twice the product won't make your lawn twice as green!
- Lackawanna River Heritage Trail gains ground from Scranton to Taylor | Scranton (Pa.) Times-Tribune 5/15/2012
- Potomac River threatened by pollution, Congress, new report says | Washington Post 5/15/2012
- Coalition wants Corbett to restore money for farmland preservation | Lancaster (Pa.) Intelligencer Journal 5/15/2012
- Potomac River named most endangered | WTOP (Md.) Radio 5/15/2012
- Marsh/Rock creeks - a critical water resource area | Gettysburg (Pa.) Times 5/15/2012
- Editorial: All have made money off a dirty Chesapeake Bay | Hampton Roads Virginian Pilot 5/15/2012
- Greening of Lancaster, PA, goes through the roof
- Watch out for birds so there will be more to watch
- No matter where it goes, house sparrow makes itself at home
- Fac-Toads!
- Toad-ally Terrific Quiz!
- Immigration is a moral, environmental issue
- Blame the immigrants for Bay’s woes? Or the questionable studies?
- Don’t ignore what is already being done to offset cost of Bay cleanup
- chesbayprogram: A Pollution Diet for the Gulf of Mexico? http://t.co/8C3bikse #baynews #chesbay
- chesbayprogram: Maryland senators criticize septics regulation proposal by O’Malley administration http://t.co/JW2Ep24w #baynews #chesbay
- chesbayprogram: Clean water essential to good health: Maryland's efforts to restore waterways benefit all residents http://t.co/BLlEfwdF #baynews #chesbay
- chesbayprogram: Chesapeake historic trail system growing http://t.co/QI7Y1DRh #baynews #chesbay
- chesbayprogram: Stormwater is no match for these students! http://t.co/zf1c3wTW #baynews #chesbay #maryland
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