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Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
The role of non-harvest areas in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration
July 7, 2026Chesapeake Bay Program partners help bring back the oyster population
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A "QuickReef" may lower costs of shoreline restoration
July 6, 2026The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy pilots this new material
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Stewardship is a high priority at the home of President James Monroe
July 2, 2026A restored trail system kicks off years of conservation work at Highland
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2026 Blue Crab Advisory Report shows below-average population, but no overfishing
June 30, 2026While the population of juvenile crabs rebounded, adult numbers are below average
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Once critical to Baltimore industry, Gwynns Falls winds through wooded parks and urban expanse
June 23, 2026Don’t go chasing waterfalls along Gwynns “Falls,” the 25-mile-long Baltimore County stream. You won't find any.
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An eye-catching wetland in the City of Lancaster sends cleaner water to the Bay
June 15, 2026Long’s Park wetland is an award-winning green infrastructure project
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From shipwreck to shelter, Mallows Bay is an ecological treasure
June 10, 2026The marine sanctuary is protected for its historic significance
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Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week 2026 celebrates “defenders and protectors” of the Bay
June 8, 2026Celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week and honor the many features of the Bay watershed that create and sustain a national treasure.
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The elusive hogchoker is one of the most abundant fish in the Bay
June 5, 2026Don’t confuse this small flat fish for a flounder
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Renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle brings global attention to the Bay as a "Hope Spot"
June 3, 2026How will the designation enhance the Chesapeake Bay restoration movement?
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