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Three Part Harmony farm nourishes D.C. community

March 26, 2026

Gail Taylor and her crew of volunteers believe in accessible produce for all 

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Gail Taylor, founder Three Part Harmony Farm, poses at the farm in Washington, D.C.

Turn your yard into a Bay-friendly habitat

March 18, 2026

Spring is the perfect time to beautify your yard and save the Bay

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A black butterfly with white spots visits a field of orange and yellow flowers.

Inviting everyone to the table to restore the Chesapeake Bay

March 17, 2026

The Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission on leadership, lifting others up and partnerships that enable progress

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A woman shakes hands with another woman who is holding a map. They are standing in front of a wooden bench which is on grass next to a city street with houses on the other side of the street.

Libraries are hotspots in an effort to cool down Richmond

March 12, 2026

Communities and waterways share the benefits of new trees and green space

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Three crew members wearing yellow vests wield shovels, surrounding a newly planted tree.

Understanding the Chesapeake’s catfish problem

March 11, 2026

New research is helping the Bay Program tackle these invasive species

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A large fish with whiskers, lies on a boat deck with it's mouth open.

Early spring pollinators strike gold with this native wildflower

March 10, 2026

The golden ragwort is a common, soil-stabilizing food source found across the watershed

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Golden ragwort grows densely among forest floor.

The 2024-2025 Bay Barometer: A Defining Year for the Chesapeake

March 4, 2026

Record-setting restorations, major gains and remaining challenges: takeaways from this year’s report

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A gloved hand holds an open oyster that has eggs inside, along with a small fish. In the background are many oyster shells.

What goes down the drain matters

February 26, 2026

Your small actions at home can help prevent sewage spills--and protect the Bay

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A sign reading Danger- Raw Sewage, stands in front of a creek.

A little fish with big significance for clean water

February 24, 2026

Four states share the same state fish—and a commitment to protecting the habitat it needs for survival

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Eight small fish swim in clear water that is filled with rocks, sediment and a large branch in the distance.

Landowners find their perfect match

February 14, 2026

Conservation speed-dating workshops help farmers find conservation programs for their properties 

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A room is filled with tables and benches. About two dozen people fill the room. People sit on both sides of the table with large maps placed on the tables.

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