Watershed Science
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Are Maryland’s coastal communities prepared for climate change?
January 28, 2022UMCES unveils its first-ever Coastal Adaptation Report Card
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Maximizing a short supply of black duck habitat
December 17, 2021Chesapeake Bay Program launches a habitat vulnerability tool
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Chesapeake Bay researchers go with the flow
November 15, 2021Researchers determine how changes in stream flow affect biological health
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A new report gives Virginia a realistic view of the future
September 29, 2021Despite a dire outlook, the Commonwealth is taking action to mitigate and adapt to these impacts
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How Chesapeake Bay wetlands can contribute to U.S. carbon reduction goals
September 22, 2021Salt marshes and underwater grass in the Bay keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere
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Our rivers’ livers—freshwater mussels—have the potential to improve water quality
August 30, 2021A new report from the Chesapeake Bay Program paves the way for restoring mussel populations
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Tap into a Chesapeake drinking water lesson
August 20, 2021How protecting rivers and streams leads to cleaner drinking water
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Is it safe to swim in Chesapeake Bay waters?
July 6, 2021Check out these resources before heading to your nearest beach
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‘Sneaker Index’ of 34 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In
June 17, 2021Recent rain impacts water clarity of the Patuxent River.
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The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay
June 7, 2021A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health
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