Recent News: Features
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September 22, 2021
How Chesapeake Bay wetlands can contribute to U.S. carbon reduction goals
Salt marshes and underwater grass in the Bay keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere
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September 16, 2021
Is fall the end of gardening season, or just the beginning?
Cooler temperatures make fall the perfect time to plant perennials
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September 08, 2021
De-buzzing the latest environmental buzzword
Seeing “intersectionality” in action during my summer internship
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September 01, 2021
The local persimmon is the fall foragers fruit of choice
The American persimmon was prized for centuries but it has fallen out of favor in recent decades.
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August 30, 2021
Our rivers’ livers—freshwater mussels—have the potential to improve water quality
A new report from the Chesapeake Bay Program paves the way for restoring mussel populations
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August 20, 2021
Tap into a Chesapeake drinking water lesson
How protecting rivers and streams leads to cleaner drinking water
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August 12, 2021
For a crucial conservation effort, the decades have made the difference
One farm’s forests show how planting trees has come into its own
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August 06, 2021
The spirit of the Olympics flows through the Chesapeake
Why healthy water is critical in keeping several beloved Olympic sports going
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July 22, 2021
A heritage trail effort aims to preserve both land and legacy
Community members restore a church with the help of the American Chestnut Land Trust
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July 16, 2021
Trailblazing local leader advocates for clean water in Virginia
A conversation with the new Chair of the Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee
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