Watershed Science
Understand the science behind Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Fishing for blue catfish is good for the Bay, but be careful when eating them
July 28, 2023Jurisdictions in the Bay watershed set advisories for consuming blue catfish
Read storyDocumenting the return of the terns to Poplar Island
July 11, 2023U.S. Geological Survey is monitoring two species of vulnerable seabirds
Read storyA dry spring brings about a small dead zone, according to annual forecast
June 22, 2023The summer dead zone is predicted to be 33% smaller than the long-term average
Read storyThanks to federal investment, the Chesapeake Bay Program enters a new phase of water quality monitoring
June 14, 2023New federal funding and partner investment enhance monitoring capabilities
Read storyChesapeake Bay scores a ‘C’ in 2022, one percent higher than last year
June 8, 2023Annual report card provides data on environmental justice for the first time
Read storyNew buoys to track dissolved oxygen in the Bay every 10 minutes, top to bottom
May 12, 2023Tracking dissolved oxygen helps us understand where wildlife is threatened
Read storySix key programs that monitor the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
April 17, 2023Detecting changes over time guides environmental protection
Read storyNew Bay Program report offers a roadmap for combating rising water temperatures
April 5, 2023Planting trees and conserving forests is critical for combating temperature increases
Read storyFrom 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
Read storyIs 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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