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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)"

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

Projects to improve stream health, reduce urban runoff and restore fish passage receive funding

October 12, 2021

The Chesapeake Stewardship Fund awards $10 million for on-the-ground projects

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Increased budget will increase restoration

December 30, 2019

Additional $12 million in Bay Program budget will be spread throughout the watershed

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Clearing up creeks in Baltimore County

October 11, 2019

Uniting communities and businesses in Baltimore is cleaning up the city's drinking water

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Low-tech and high impact

April 26, 2019

Communities turn to trees to help with infrastructure needs

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A ‘green street’ leads to renewal in Cambridge

April 19, 2019

Stormwater management is integral to the city’s revitalization effort

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More than $13.1 million in grants awarded across the Chesapeake Bay region

December 3, 2018

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation select 49 projects to receive funding in support of clean water

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Championing on-the-ground restoration work over the years

November 29, 2018

The National Fish and Wildlife Federation has partnered with the Bay Program for almost 20 years

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A glimpse into a restored Chesapeake oyster reef

April 3, 2018

Researchers take a dive on Harris Creek three years after the last oysters settled

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Oyster restoration soon to be complete in Lafayette River

September 26, 2017

Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund provides almost $400,000 to fund oyster restoration efforts

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The rebounding Lafayette River is first when it comes to oyster reefs

September 25, 2017

With a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund, the Virginia tributary will reach goals for oyster restoration

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