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Five ways to explore the James River Park System

July 31, 2026

A park system connects tourists and residents with a major Chesapeake Bay tributary

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Kayakers paddle through rapids on the James River in Richmond, Virginia.

Visit the Chesapeake Bay’s southernmost beach where English colonists first landed

July 24, 2026

First Landing State Park is Virginia’s most visited state park

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People sit on beach chairs and towels facing the water.

Five summertime visitors to find in the Chesapeake Bay

July 23, 2026

Warmer water attracts species from southern climates

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A pod of three dolphins swimming.

A 445-million-year-old critter continues to visit the Bay

July 20, 2026

The horseshoe crab uses a variety of adaptations to survive

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A single horseshoe crab sits on the shoreline during dusk.

Tuckahoe Creek is a gentle country stream on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

July 19, 2026

As Tuckahoe Creek narrows, tree branches form a canopy over paddlers.

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A slow-moving creek lined by threes and green wetlands.

Algal Turf Scrubbers put to test on the Anacostia River

July 17, 2026

New technology mimics coral reef nutrient removal

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Hands hold a squeegee pushing algae muck.

The role of non-harvest areas in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration

July 7, 2026

Chesapeake Bay Program partners help bring back the oyster population

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Man sprays hose at oysters on top of a boat to move the pile into the water.

A "QuickReef" may lower costs of shoreline restoration

July 6, 2026

The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy pilots this new material

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A QuickReef sill in the water protecting a marsh.

Stewardship is a high priority at the home of President James Monroe

July 2, 2026

A restored trail system kicks off years of conservation work at Highland

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Stature of James Monroe with dense evergreen trees on either sides.

2026 Blue Crab Advisory Report shows below-average population, but no overfishing

June 30, 2026

While the population of juvenile crabs rebounded, adult numbers are below average

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Several blue crabs on the floor of a boat.

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