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The 2024-2025 Bay Barometer: A Defining Year for the Chesapeake
March 4, 2026Record-setting restorations, major gains and remaining challenges: takeaways from this year’s report
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What goes down the drain matters
February 26, 2026Your small actions at home can help prevent sewage spills--and protect the Bay
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A little fish with big significance for clean water
February 24, 2026Four states share the same state fish—and a commitment to protecting the habitat it needs for survival
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Landowners find their perfect match
February 14, 2026Conservation speed-dating workshops help farmers find conservation programs for their properties
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Old chemicals and new concerns
February 9, 2026Toxic contaminants persist in the Bay, but so do the efforts of the Bay Program to understand and reduce them
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This vibrant Chesapeake winter visitor is easy to spot against the snow
February 5, 2026Thanks to its song as well as its distinct color, the purple finch is an easy find for year-round birders
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States join forces for restoration in the Susquehanna watershed
February 3, 2026Strategic investment and strong partnerships pave the way for successful projects supporting the Conowingo WIP
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Baltimore’s floating wetlands are bubbling with life
February 2, 2026The National Aquarium’s Harbor Wetland attracts species big and small
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Nearly 150 acres of wetlands restored at Doe Creek Wildlife Management Area
January 26, 2026Ducks Unlimited leads restoration project with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding
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What black ducks can tell us about the state of the Chesapeake’s wetlands
January 20, 2026Updated data reveals progress, persistent challenges and new goals for the future
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