Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
Like farmer, like son
September 20, 2024A conservation-minded farmer looks to permanently protect his land in the Shenandoah Valley
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Far from the shores of the Chesapeake, organizations are recognized for their efforts to keep the Bay healthy
September 16, 2024Seneca Rocks rises above the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River in Monongahela National Forest in Pendleton County, W.Va., after sunset on April 28, 2017. The peak is popular with rock climbers but a walkable trail of steps and switchbacks will get you to a nice overlook of the river valley. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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Bohemia River and its ties to a famous Chesapeake Bay mapmaker
September 11, 2024The Bohemia River meanders through Md. and Del. before flowing to the Elk River.
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My Clean Water Story: Keith Bollt
August 23, 2024How my love for all things fish keeps bringing me back to the Bay
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Shoring up Hampton Roads
August 19, 2024Elizabeth River Project continues its living shoreline projects
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Muddy Creek is a hidden gem home to fly fishing, hiking, tubing and more
August 19, 2024Muddy Creek meets the Susquehanna River north of the Conowingo Dam, shortly before it flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
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Students from across the U.S. spend their summer advancing Bay restoration
August 15, 2024Chesapeake Research Consortium expands diversity in the environmental field
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Nansemond Indian Nation continues its legacy of stewardship with 9,000 oyster drop
August 13, 2024Tribal leadership makes plans to steward reclaimed land
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A reimagined Oxon Run Park takes shape in the heart of Southeast Washington, D.C.
August 9, 2024A variety of nonprofits work together to improve the park and the stream running through it
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Better fishing is the end goal for this oyster habitat program
August 8, 2024Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, approaches 10 years of reef ball deployment
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