Recent News: #Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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June 28, 2022
Bay’s dead zone is predicted to be 13% smaller this summer
Thank cooler temperatures and less rainfall for a below average hypoxia forecast
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November 30, 2021
Experts find an average Chesapeake Bay dead zone in 2021
Hot weather and mild winds contribute to the dead zone sticking around longer into the fall
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June 23, 2021
Spring weather leaves researchers optimistic for a small summer dead zone
Ongoing efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution also play a role
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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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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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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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July 08, 2020
Above average river flows impact underwater grasses
Abundance declines after several years of growth
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July 06, 2020
A harmful algal bloom caught red handed
As pollution persists, so do mahogany tides
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July 01, 2020
Chesapeake Bay blue crab population remains healthy and sustainable, despite population decline
Management efforts continue to ensure protection and sustainability of Chesapeake Bay blue crabs
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June 17, 2020
Smaller-than-normal dead zone predicted for the Chesapeake in 2020
Below-average spring rainfall brings less nitrogen pollution into the Bay
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