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.
Map Bay Grass Abundance
Online tool brings three decades of data to life
This interactive map tracks changes in bay grasses over time. Watch fluctuations in water quality take place alongside changes in grass abundance, as dominant species ebb and flow and beds shrink and expand.
Underwater Grasses Decline
Aerial survey of the Chesapeake Bay shows a 15,000-acre loss
The Chesapeake Bay suffered a 21 percent decline in underwater grasses in 2012. The loss has been attributed to unfavorable growing conditions brought on by warmer water temperatures and strong storms.
Living Shorelines Protect Beach
Photo essay explores erosion-control technique
Headland breakwaters at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science benefit wildlife and residents alike, creating habitat and protecting a once-vulnerable shoreline from storm damage and sea level rise.
Chesapeake Bay News
-
May 13, 2013
Restoration Spotlight: Farm’s conservation practices cut pollution at its source
This father and son duo has implemented best management practices on their farm.
2
-
May 09, 2013
More habitat means more fish
Investments in habitat conservation can strengthen fisheries and the economies that depend on them.
0
-
May 06, 2013
Restoration of urban stream has big impact on D.C. economy
A new analysis of an Anacostia River tributary documents the local value of restoring urban streams.
0
-
May 02, 2013
Fish tumors in Anacostia River decline
A drop in tumor rates among brown bullhead catfish could indicate lowered exposure to chemical contaminants.
0
-
April 30, 2013
Letter from Leadership: Stormwater fees a useful funding source
The "rain tax" funds practices that mitigate the harmful effects of impervious surfaces.
0
Critter of the Month
May's Critter - The spotted turtle is a small species known for the bright yellow spots that dot its dark shell.
Featured Chesapeake Bay Websites
-
Chesapeake Bay TMDL
The EPA established a "pollution diet" to reduce nutrients and sediment in the Bay.
-
Bay Executive Order
Calls on the federal government to lead a renewed effort to restore the Bay.
-
ChesapeakeStat
A tool to assess progress and enhance accountability and transparency.
-
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.
Start an Environmental Club
Start or join an environmental club at your school to help raise awareness of Bay-related issues.
- Snakeheads break out of Potomac, enter Rappahannock River | The (Richmond, Va.) Times-Dispatch 05/17/2013
- Protecting Coastal Cities From Rising Seas | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 05/16/2013
- Earth's Mantle Affects Sea Level Rise Estimates | Our Amazing Planet 05/16/2013
- Cicadas Emerge After 17 Years | Delmarva Public Radio 05/16/2013
- Editorial: Smith Island lives in denial of climate change | The Baltimore (Md.) Sun 05/16/2013
- Blog: Giving Herring A Helping Hand | American Rivers 05/15/2013
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
Tel: (800) YOUR-BAY / Fax: (410) 267-5777
Directions to the Bay Program Office
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
©2012 Chesapeake Bay Program | All Rights Reserved