Chesapeake Stewardship
Get to know conservationists and community leaders making a difference in the Bay watershed.
A long time D.C. resident wants people to connect with and cherish their local river—like he does with the Anacostia
November 18, 2025Hamid Karimi, member of the Stakeholders Advisory Committee, shares his feelings on Bay restoration
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Veterans find healing on the water
November 12, 2025Knott Alone - Hold Fast offers programs on the water to help veterans through their healing journeys
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How Hispanic-led organizations are strengthening Chesapeake Bay restoration
October 15, 2025Hispanic-led organizations are empowering Latinx communities to take part in environmental action
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Eco-friendly landscaping business gives returning citizens a fresh start
September 15, 2025RiverSmart program connects the community to the watershed to help combat stormwater pollution
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Rappahannock Tribe celebrates the rematriation of 969 acres of ancestral land along Fones Cliffs
August 28, 2025Reacquiring Fones Cliffs fosters big plans for the conservation of Rappahannock land and history
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Protecting local waterways starts at home—and these programs are here to help
August 18, 2025Many nonprofits, and state and local government agencies offer financial and technical assistance for stormwater projects
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Eastern Shore students tour the lab that grows Chesapeake Bay oysters
May 19, 2025Horn Point Laboratory has the largest oyster hatchery on the East Coast
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What it takes to become a champion tree in the Chesapeake Bay region
April 25, 2025Recognizing “big trees” raises awareness of their benefits
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Five unique ways to explore the Chesapeake watershed’s National Park Service sites
April 25, 2025You can do more than just take a hike at these National Park sites in the Bay region
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Stakeholders’ Advisory Committee member shares her thoughts on how to foster the next generation of environmental leaders
April 21, 2025Sara Ramotnik represents a new generation of Bay leaders
