Watershed Science
Understand the science behind Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Six key programs that monitor the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
April 17, 2023Detecting changes over time guides environmental protection
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New Bay Program report offers a roadmap for combating rising water temperatures
April 5, 2023Planting trees and conserving forests is critical for combating temperature increases
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From the fish kills to Conowingo Dam, USGS investigates the Bay watershed’s most complex issues
March 27, 2023USGS Chesapeake Bay Coordinator weighs in on the agency’s achievements
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Is the Chesapeake Bay’s water rising or is the land sinking?
February 7, 2023How the Chesapeake Bay is susceptible to both sea level rise and land subsidence.
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Five free tools that are helping to restore the Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 24, 2023For the past 40 years, the partnership has been on the forefront of cutting-edge data and information
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Lasers and satellites help us map the Chesapeake watershed
October 31, 2022How remote sensing is used in Chesapeake Bay restoration
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The solar paradox
June 17, 2022Solar power is helping the Chesapeake Bay watershed meet its renewable energy goals—but what is it doing to our waters and forests?
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What we’ve learned from exploring a century of nitrogen pollution
June 6, 2022Bay Program partners collaborate on an award-winning report
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Chemical contaminant “PCBs” persist in Chesapeake schools
May 26, 2022A Chesapeake Bay Program study identifies sources of PCBs
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How does rain help and hurt the Chesapeake Bay?
May 11, 2022Rainfall impacts salinity levels, water clarity and dissolved oxygen levels
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