Recent News: #dissolved oxygen
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October 26, 2021
Bay water quality declines, but work on the ground gives hope for the future
The Chesapeake Bay Program estimates that states, D.C. are making progress in reducing pollution
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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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May 13, 2020
Chesapeake Bay water quality declines by four percentage points
Record amount of freshwater contributed to lower score
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December 03, 2019
Bay sees worst dead zone in the past five years
Warming temperatures and heavy rainfall impact size, duration
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June 12, 2019
Experts predict largest dead zone in decades
Chesapeake Bay continues to be impacted from extreme rain and increased river flows
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March 26, 2019
Chesapeake Bay water quality inches toward a new record
While Bay waters are the healthiest they've been since 1985, restoration challenges remain
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January 08, 2019
Bay Foundation grades health of the Chesapeake Bay a D+
Record rainfall in 2018 contributes to first decline in 10 years
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December 21, 2018
Thirty-five years of environmental progress
The Chesapeake Bay Program's restoration successes
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October 13, 2017
Chesapeake Bay dead zone increases by 10 percent
The above-average dead zone confirms early summer prediction
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June 14, 2017
Above-average dead zone predicted for Chesapeake Bay
Spring nutrient loads from Susquehanna River expected to affect summer water quality
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