Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Meet the little kings of the winter forest
November 12, 2026The golden-crowned kinglet’s bright orange crown gives snowy forests a pop of color
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The anatomy of a burn
November 9, 2026Biochar’s proponents are revealing new benefits of an ancient practice
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A green training program offers opportunities in the restoration workforce
November 4, 2026GreenLift seeks to reduce recidivism rates for returning citizens
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A hardwood head start for Virginia’s trees
October 30, 2026Virginia Department of Forestry staff are on their way to growing 7 million trees in 2026
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Twin Rivers Farm invests in its namesake waterways
October 27, 2026Two local organizations set landowners up for success
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Seven leaf-peeping hotspots in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
October 21, 2026Vibrant fall colors light up the Chesapeake
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Natural events that shaped the health of the Chesapeake Bay
October 16, 2026How tropical storms and multi-year droughts have affected water quality scores
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How four native carnivorous plants devour their prey
October 15, 2026No bug is safe around these native plants
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The deadly carnivorous plant that hardly ever kills its prey
October 14, 2026The purple pitcher plant traps and drowns its unsuspecting victims in a deadly pool
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A rattlesnake that calls the Appalachian Mountains home
September 15, 2026The timber rattlesnake is one of the only venomous snakes found in the Bay watershed
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