Urban Wetland a Refuge for Wildlife
Manmade habitat is a home for Chesapeake Bay critters
Built to offset area pollution, the wetland that sits outside of the historic Fort McHenry has created a refuge for Baltimore's wildlife and residents alike. The National Aquarium now uses the space as an educational tool.
Bay 101: Algae Blooms
Excess nutrients fuel blooms in the Chesapeake Bay
Warm weather is here, and algae blooms are appearing across the Chesapeake Bay! Watch this Bay 101 video to learn how algae blooms form and why they can spell trouble for underwater life.
West Virginia Farm Cuts Pollution
Conservation practices can lead to clean water
Elwood and Hunter Williams run Misty Mountain Farm. From planting trees to fencing off streams, the father and son are using conservation practices to keep clean water flowing into the Bay.
Counting Crabs in the Bay
Annual survey tracks blue crab abundance
Every year, scientists in the Chesapeake Bay count blue crabs. Known as the winter dredge survey, this count is a critical part of blue crab management. Learn more in our latest From the Field feature.
Small Cleanup Makes Big Impact
Photo essay follows town tackling trash
This spring, a group of Project Clean Stream volunteers gathered to remove 36 bags of trash from a drainage ditch near Marydel, Maryland, a rural town on the state’s Eastern Shore.
Chesapeake Bay News
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June 03, 2013
Restoration Spotlight: Urban wetland provides refuge for Baltimore wildlife
Manmade wetland replenishes wildlife habitat and mitigates pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.
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May 31, 2013
Letter from Leadership: Report cards measure restoration progress
A number of organizations use letter grades to track the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers.
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May 31, 2013
Photo Essay: Scientists restock American shad to Delaware waterway
The Nanticoke Shad Hatchery raises American shad each spring.
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May 30, 2013
Scientists recommend further monitoring of natural gas extraction sites
Hydraulic fracturing could push sediment into the Chesapeake Bay.
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May 20, 2013
Restoration Spotlight: Bass sanctuaries protect popular sport fish
Scientists are learning more about largemouth bass to ensure the sustainability of the fishery.
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Critter of the Month
June's Critter - The American black bear is a common bear with a brown face and a white patch on its chest.
Featured Chesapeake Bay Websites
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Chesapeake Bay TMDL
The EPA established a "pollution diet" to reduce nutrients and sediment in the Bay.
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Bay Executive Order
Calls on the federal government to lead a renewed effort to restore the Bay.
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ChesapeakeStat
A tool to assess progress and enhance accountability and transparency.
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Maryland BayStat
A powerful statewide tool designed to assess, coordinate and Bay restoration.
River Flow into the Chesapeake Bay
During the 2012 water year, the annual average river flow to the Chesapeake Bay was 52 billion gallons per day. This is close to average.
Fish Responsibly
Follow fishing regulations like size or bag limits to help protect the Bay's fish stocks.
- A canary in the climate coal mine? | The (Tampa Bay, Fla.) Current 06/07/2013
- Feds Hoping To Extend Whale Protection Rules | The (Ocean City, Md.) Dispatch 06/07/2013
- Baltimore County Officials Warn of Heavy Rain with Tropical Storm Andrea | Patch.com (Dundalk, Md.) 06/05/2013
- Herbicides likely source of growing intersex fish problem | WTOP (Washington, D.C.) 103.5 FM
- Blog: Sewage overflowing into Stony Run near 39th Street | Baltimore Brew 06/07/2013
- Blog: Throwing Pennies to Protest Stormwater Fee | Bay Daily 06/06/2013
- Letters to the Editor
- Choose plants to honor those you’ve picked as friends
- It’s time for us to go to war again over American shad
- Chesapeake SAV plunges to lowest levels since 1986
- Journey of shorebirds, horseshoe crabs to shore linked through the ages
- Canada warbler: right place at right time in right frame of mind
- Mountains!
- Peak Performance
- chesbayprogram: Right whales are among the most endangered species in the world, here is how the NMFS is protecting them! http://t.co/s4io2Ev5Dk
- chesbayprogram: During the past 150 years, Smith Island has lost more than 3,300 acres of land to erosion. http://t.co/y7VZu1TUQ7
- chesbayprogram: June is National Dairy Month! Here are some great ways to celebrate: http://t.co/cbPhw3oJZp
- chesbayprogram: Have YOU ever been to a garbage museum? Here is your chance! http://t.co/UVLCH7WdFC
- chesbayprogram: Learn about our Critter of the Month, the American black bear! http://t.co/Xj8DbY2eHj
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