Recent News: News
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July 31, 2020
Making the outdoors more accessible to the Chesapeake’s Latinx communities
National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office and Corazón Latino launch new partnership to make public access sites more inclusive
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July 08, 2020
Above average river flows impact underwater grasses
Abundance declines after several years of growth
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July 01, 2020
Chesapeake Bay blue crab population remains healthy and sustainable, despite population decline
Management efforts continue to ensure protection and sustainability of Chesapeake Bay blue crabs
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June 24, 2020
Progress continues for oyster reef restoration
Maryland, Virginia release updates on efforts to restore oyster habitat and populations
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June 17, 2020
Smaller-than-normal dead zone predicted for the Chesapeake in 2020
Below-average spring rainfall brings less nitrogen pollution into the Bay
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June 10, 2020
We are stronger together
A diversity of people is critical for a restored Bay
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June 03, 2020
Despite social distance, our rivers connect us
Celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week June 6-14
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May 20, 2020
Annual Bay report card notes overall watershed health is faring better than the Bay itself
Researchers include new indicators to provide an expanded, holistic view of watershed health
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May 13, 2020
Chesapeake Bay water quality declines by four percentage points
Record amount of freshwater contributed to lower score
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March 25, 2020
This year’s Bay Barometer sets a different type of foundation for Bay restoration
Annual report provides most up-to-date information, data on Bay health
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