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  1. Recent Stories

Chesapeake Stewardship

Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.

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There's a better place for those Thanksgiving leftovers

November 23, 2021

Counteract food waste’s negative environmental impacts this holiday

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Trailblazing local leader advocates for clean water in Virginia

July 16, 2021

A conversation with the new Chair of the Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee

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Getting to know the guardians of the Severn River

June 24, 2021

Every summer, you can find the Severn River Association patrolling its 51 monitoring stations

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From cannons to conservation, marine police have a long history of protecting Bay resources

June 9, 2021

Climate change brings new challenges in enforcing marine law.

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12 things to do during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

June 2, 2021

Find a way to celebrate the Bay from June 5-13.

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An environmental leader realizes the power of her own backyard

May 14, 2021

Noelle Chao reflects on empowering volunteers and working through turmoil in the Asian-American community.

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How to use your yard to save birds and bugs

April 23, 2021

Native plants are key in supporting local wildlife

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An annual event keeps Washington, D.C. streams healthy

April 15, 2021

Volunteers gather for Rock Creek Conservancy’s Extreme Cleanup

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From invasive fish to sustainable dish

March 16, 2021

Chefs and wholesalers are growing the market for blue catfish

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The buzz around buying native plants

February 24, 2021

As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives

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