Recent News: News
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August 03, 2021
Formidable jaws deserve applause
The common snapping turtle is an evolutionary wonder.
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July 28, 2021
Acreage of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay decline for second straight year
Despite decrease, experts see a glimmer of hope for the future of Bay grasses
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July 14, 2021
Environmental education experts from across the Mid-Atlantic convene for a biennial summit
State representatives share their environmental education priorities
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June 30, 2021
Annual Blue Crab Advisory Report finds the Bay’s population of female blue crabs remains healthy
Number of juvenile crabs decline for second straight year, which may impact the crabs you eat next year
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June 23, 2021
Spring weather leaves researchers optimistic for a small summer dead zone
Ongoing efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution also play a role
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June 22, 2021
Annual Chesapeake Bay Report Card notes slight improvement in estuary health
Bay is graded a ‘C’, while surrounding watershed remains stable, healthy at B-
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June 01, 2021
The eastern milksnake isn’t venomous, it just wants you to think it is
The bold pattern and colors of the eastern milksnake are key for identification
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May 04, 2021
A brood awakening
Brood X cicadas emerge every 17 years to blanket the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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April 19, 2021
Providing safe passage for wildlife to cross roads improves the wellbeing of everyone
Virginia commits to implement wildlife corridors in their future infrastructure planning
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April 06, 2021
2019-2020 Bay Barometer shows an ecosystem in mixed recovery
The Chesapeake Bay Program releases annual assessment of Bay health
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