Recent News: #Maryland
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June 17, 2021
‘Sneaker Index’ of 34 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In
Recent rain impacts water clarity of the Patuxent River.
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May 20, 2021
Magnolia bogs are a trove of rare wetlands species
Suitland Bog escaped development to offer a relic community of carnivorous plants
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May 13, 2021
Cities across the region looked for wildlife. Here's what they found.
The City Nature Challenge uses community science to highlight urban species.
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March 30, 2021
Caring for creation
A restored stream at St. Luke's Episcopal Church is a beacon of environmental progress
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March 04, 2021
On land preserved in Rachel Carson’s name, spring isn’t so silent
Experience the biologist’s environmental legacy at Rachel Carson Conservation Park
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February 18, 2021
Where a man of science predicted eclipses, raised crops and argued against slavery
A forested county park in Maryland protects the legacy of Benjamin Banneker
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January 28, 2021
Hard-hit oyster growers see silver lining in restoration
A program is buying unsold shellfish to bolster oyster reefs
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December 10, 2020
Pick your peak
Where to find the best summits in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
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October 30, 2020
Add a spooky twist to your hike
Eight haunted trails to avoid—or check out—in the watershed
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October 28, 2020
Thanks to the weather and efforts to reduce pollution, the 2020 dead zone remains small
Experts estimate dead zone is the seventh smallest in the past 35 years
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