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Experts find 2022 dead zone to be 10th smallest since 1985
November 16, 2022Cool temperatures and strong winds in September shortened duration
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Bay water quality declines, but work on the ground gives hope for the future
October 26, 2021The Chesapeake Bay Program estimates that states, D.C. are making progress in reducing pollution
Read moreSmaller-than-normal dead zone predicted for the Chesapeake in 2020
June 17, 2020Below-average spring rainfall brings less nitrogen pollution into the Bay
Read moreChesapeake Bay water quality declines by four percentage points
May 13, 2020Record amount of freshwater contributed to lower score
Read moreBay sees worst dead zone in the past five years
December 3, 2019Warming temperatures and heavy rainfall impact size, duration
Read moreExperts predict largest dead zone in decades
June 12, 2019Chesapeake Bay continues to be impacted from extreme rain and increased river flows
Read moreChesapeake Bay water quality inches toward a new record
March 26, 2019While Bay waters are the healthiest they've been since 1985, restoration challenges remain
Read moreBay Foundation grades health of the Chesapeake Bay a D+
January 8, 2019Record rainfall in 2018 contributes to first decline in 10 years
Read moreThirty-five years of environmental progress
December 21, 2018The Chesapeake Bay Program's restoration successes
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Chesapeake Bay dead zone increases by 10 percent
October 13, 2017The above-average dead zone confirms early summer prediction
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