Recent News: #health
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August 05, 2019
Five facts about Vibrio
Vibrio bacteria is a growing public health concern, but infection can be avoided
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April 02, 2019
The latest Bay Barometer tells a cautionary success story about Bay restoration
The Chesapeake Bay Program's annual report includes climate change impacts for the first time
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July 03, 2017
Learning from history to shape the future
Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup meeting takes place in Petersburg, Virginia
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June 04, 2015
Photo Essay: Student water sampling in Lititz Run
Students get a hands-on learning experience testing water quality in their backyard
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November 12, 2014
Assessment explores impact of land development on Chesapeake Bay
Researchers studied link between land use and ecosystem health in Corsica, Magothy and Rhode River watersheds.
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August 15, 2014
Forests clean our air, save our lives
Scientists have placed an economic value on the effects trees have on air quality and human health.
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June 03, 2014
EPA’s Clean Power Plan would cut carbon emissions, combat climate change
Reducing power plant pollution would benefit public health and the environment.
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April 17, 2012
Chesapeake Bay health receives D+ on 2011 report card
Unusual weather, including a wet spring, a hot summer and two tropical storms, caused the Bay’s health to decline.
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April 12, 2012
Anacostia River receives failing grade on latest health report card
Despite improvements in some key areas, the Anacostia River’s health is still in very poor condition.
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