Recent News: News
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December 30, 2019
Increased budget will increase restoration
Additional $12 million in Bay Program budget will be spread throughout the watershed
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December 03, 2019
Bay sees worst dead zone in the past five years
Warming temperatures and heavy rainfall impact size, duration
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November 29, 2019
Champions honored for their efforts to protect and preserve Chesapeake forests
Three award winners were celebrated at annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum
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October 09, 2019
Long-awaited Conowingo plan begins to take shape
Funds awarded to help address financing, oversight of Conowingo WIP
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September 27, 2019
Creating incentives for conservation and land use
Future land preservation and sustainable growth plans can benefit watershed jurisdictions
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September 19, 2019
Healthy land means healthy water
A Chesapeake Conservation Partnership report details land conservation throughout the watershed
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September 05, 2019
Chesapeake Executive Council looks to the future
Annual meeting focuses on challenges, successes in meeting pollutant reduction goals
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August 13, 2019
All ten tributaries chosen for oyster restoration efforts
Manokin River becomes final selection under Watershed Agreement outcome
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July 24, 2019
Despite record rainfall, underwater grass abundance remains strong
Experts believe more underwater grasses grew in Bay than mapped acreage suggests
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July 02, 2019
Blue crab population increases by 60%, stock considered sustainable
Experts recommend a cautious, risk-averse approach to resource management
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