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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "invasive species"

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40th Anniversary Chesapeake Stewardship Partnership News Restoration Spotlight Travel, Recreation and Culture Watershed Science Wildlife

Garlic mustard doesn’t belong in our forests but is fine in our kitchens

May 8, 2023

Invasive garlic mustard is overtaking forest (or forested) ecosystems across North America.

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Weed warriors fight for forest health

April 12, 2022

Programs allow volunteers to combat destructive invasive plants

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Wildlife managers race against the clock to protect centuries-old trees

December 2, 2021

The hemlock woolly adelgid threatens the future of hemlock trees in the Bay watershed and beyond.

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From invasive fish to sustainable dish

March 16, 2021

Chefs and wholesalers are growing the market for blue catfish

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The buzz around buying native plants

February 24, 2021

As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives

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Walking through old-growth forest in Pennsylvania

October 22, 2020

Alan Seeger Natural Area escaped clear-cutting, but threats remain

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7 beautiful native plants to substitute for popular invasives

May 15, 2020

Forgo ornamental invasives for equally attractive native alternatives

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Planting buffers for the future

April 14, 2020

Multifunctional buffers are a win-win for the environment and economy

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Bay health impacted by record flows

November 26, 2019

Largest amount of fresh water to enter the Chesapeake Bay since 1937

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Seven recipes using invasive species

September 25, 2019

Bring balance to the Chesapeake Bay while introducing a new flavor to your plate

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