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Reforesting 36 acres of farm field near the Patuxent River

April 25, 2023

Chesapeake Bay Program staff help replant seedlings

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Two women secure a green tube around a young tree planted in an open field.

Get to know these eight regenerative farms throughout the Bay watershed

April 19, 2023

These farms grow food in a way the protects local streams and rivers

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Tomatoes growing on vines in the foreground with farmer in the background tending to the soil.

A federal agency recounts two big wins in Chesapeake wildlife conservation

April 19, 2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plays a major role in the protection of the region’s critters

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Light grey squirrel sits in a tree.

Looking for a new gardening project that’s good for the Bay? Try ‘rewilding’

April 17, 2023

Naturalistic gardens require less maintenance and have more environmental benefits

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Six key programs that monitor the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed

April 17, 2023

Detecting changes over time guides environmental protection

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Three volunteers stand near the side of a river and review water quality samples.

Five tree species to plant in the Chesapeake region

April 14, 2023

Use these North American trees and shrubs to brighten up your property and benefit wildlife

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A hot take on restoring habitat

April 12, 2023

Prescribed burns are supporting wildlife across the Chesapeake watershed

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A fire crew member walks close to flames

Bay scientists evaluate reasons for the blue crab’s population decrease

April 7, 2023

Invasive fish, disease, warming waters and more are seen as threats to blue crabs

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Blue crab on the muddy floor of the Bay.

New Bay Program report offers a roadmap for combating rising water temperatures

April 5, 2023

Planting trees and conserving forests is critical for combating temperature increases

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Hands hold a small trout by a stream.

My Clean Water Story: Carin Bisland

March 31, 2023

Chesapeake Bay Program's Branch Chief tells a tale of two waters

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Carin has white, short hair and is a white woman.
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