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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "fishing"

Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.

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Protecting Pennsylvania’s prized waters

April 13, 2018

Spring Creek in Centre County, Pa., is home to some of the state’s best trout fishing

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Reef restoration tells a story about more than oysters

October 20, 2017

Fishing tournament highlights the recreational benefits of oyster reef restoration

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Twenty-four new sites connect residents to the water

May 25, 2017

Chesapeake Bay Program partners opened new places to fish, boat, kayak and canoe

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Five industries that benefit from a healthy Bay

April 10, 2017

From aquaculture to water utilities, a clean Chesapeake Bay is good business

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A hopeful recovery for striped bass

January 6, 2017

After sharp declines in the 1970s and 80s, striped bass populations rebound

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New public access sites bring opportunities to boat, fish, enjoy nature

May 25, 2016

Get a closer look at four waterfront sites that opened in 2015

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From 'open sewer' to Class A trout stream

September 16, 2015

How a local river association helped bring the Little Juniata back to life

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Discarded, derelict fishing traps harm blue crabs, watermen in Chesapeake Bay

September 9, 2014

Biodegradable escape panels could solve the region's ghost fishing problem.

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Maryland Department of Natural Resources links watermen with chefs

July 22, 2014

By connecting chefs with seafood, the state agency emphasizes the importance of buying local.

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Artificial reefs slow erosion, build habitat on Chester River

July 14, 2014

Scientists explain shoreline protection at the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

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