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An eye-catching wetland in the City of Lancaster sends cleaner water to the Bay

June 15, 2026

Long’s Park wetland is an award-winning green infrastructure project

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Small purple flowers bloom in a medium-sized bush growing in a wetland.

From shipwreck to shelter, Mallows Bay is an ecological treasure

June 10, 2026

The marine sanctuary is protected for its historic significance

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Broken ship structures are seen above the surface of the water. An osprey has formed a nest on top one of the structures.

Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week 2026 celebrates “defenders and protectors” of the Bay

June 8, 2026

Celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week and honor the many features of the Bay watershed that create and sustain a national treasure.

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Young man snorkels in a river.

The elusive hogchoker is one of the most abundant fish in the Bay

June 5, 2026

Don’t confuse this small flat fish for a flounder

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A hogchoker held by a gloved hand.

Renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle brings global attention to the Bay as a "Hope Spot"

June 3, 2026

How will the designation enhance the Chesapeake Bay restoration movement?

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Islands of salt marsh wetlands surround Guinea Marsh Wildlife Management Area on the edge of Mobjack Bay.

Catoctin Creek boasts healthy headwaters and relics of American history

June 1, 2026

Named after the nearby Catoctin Mountains, Catoctin Creek flows south for 28 miles to the Potomac River.

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River with trees in the background.

Want to enjoy boating without harming the Bay? Follow these 5 tips

May 27, 2026

How to boat responsibly on the Bay this summer.

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A boat glides down the river.

Restoration project revives a beachfront at Franklin Point State Park

May 19, 2026

Maryland DNR partnered with the Arundel Rivers Federation to install a living shoreline

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Waves lap onto the shoreline at the state park with trees in the distance.

Six plants to make you fall in love with wetlands

May 12, 2026

Wetlands across the Chesapeake region are filled with interesting plants and wildlife

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Tall, light green grasses grow in a wetland.

A world traveler pauses in the Chesapeake

May 7, 2026

The bobolink is a small, migratory songbird that spends its breeding season in the Chesapeake region each year

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A black bobolink with yellow coloring on the crown of it's head is perched on tall grass.

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