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Experts find 2022 dead zone to be 10th smallest since 1985

November 16, 2022

Cool 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, 2021

The Chesapeake Bay Program estimates that states, D.C. are making progress in reducing pollution

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Smaller-than-normal dead zone predicted for the Chesapeake in 2020

June 17, 2020

Below-average spring rainfall brings less nitrogen pollution into the Bay

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Chesapeake Bay water quality declines by four percentage points

May 13, 2020

Record amount of freshwater contributed to lower score

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Bay sees worst dead zone in the past five years

December 3, 2019

Warming temperatures and heavy rainfall impact size, duration

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Experts predict largest dead zone in decades

June 12, 2019

Chesapeake Bay continues to be impacted from extreme rain and increased river flows

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Chesapeake Bay water quality inches toward a new record

March 26, 2019

While Bay waters are the healthiest they've been since 1985, restoration challenges remain

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Bay Foundation grades health of the Chesapeake Bay a D+

January 8, 2019

Record rainfall in 2018 contributes to first decline in 10 years

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Thirty-five years of environmental progress

December 21, 2018

The Chesapeake Bay Program's restoration successes

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Chesapeake Bay dead zone increases by 10 percent

October 13, 2017

The above-average dead zone confirms early summer prediction

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