Chesapeake Stewardship
Get to know conservationists and community leaders making a difference in the Bay watershed.
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

Certify your backyard habitat
March 26, 2025Habitat certification programs celebrate the unique ways your property is helping the environment
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English ivy is doing more harm than good in your yard
March 12, 2025Often used for filling space in yards and neighborhoods, this invasive species is crowding out native plants.
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Black chefs and restaurant owners carry on the Chesapeake’s seafood traditions
February 28, 2025The influence of Black history has always been prevalent in the Chesapeake region’s seafood industry
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My Clean Water Story: Kristin Saunders
February 21, 2025How a childhood on the Chester River inspired a career in conservation
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New Stakeholders' Advisory Committee Chair shares why people are the most important part of environmental restoration
February 19, 2025The founder of Defensores de la Cuenca shares his insights

Volunteers are what makes the Bay great
January 17, 2025From state-wide river cleanups to invasive fish removals, the Chesapeake is full of exciting volunteer events
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