Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
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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Catoctin Creek boasts healthy headwaters and relics of American history
June 1, 2026Named after the nearby Catoctin Mountains, Catoctin Creek flows south for 28 miles to the Potomac River.
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Want to enjoy boating without harming the Bay? Follow these 5 tips
May 27, 2026How to boat responsibly on the Bay this summer.
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Restoration project revives a beachfront at Franklin Point State Park
May 19, 2026Maryland DNR partnered with the Arundel Rivers Federation to install a living shoreline
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Six plants to make you fall in love with wetlands
May 12, 2026Wetlands across the Chesapeake region are filled with interesting plants and wildlife
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A world traveler pauses in the Chesapeake
May 7, 2026The bobolink is a small, migratory songbird that spends its breeding season in the Chesapeake region each year
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Chesapeake Bay science gets a boost from artificial intelligence
April 30, 2026Bay scientists hold a workshop to determine the uses and challenges of AI
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A church's green transformation, years in the making
April 23, 2026Parishioners have fueled the effort to add shade and manage stormwater
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A sunny disposition
April 22, 2026Chesapeake farmers show that solar energy and agriculture don’t have to be at odds
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