Recent News: #shad
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April 16, 2018
Looking upstream to the return of migratory fish
Getting past dams means new habitat for shad and other species
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November 17, 2017
Virginia’s original inhabitants help to restore shad
For nearly a century, the Pamunkey have supported this iconic fish
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December 16, 2016
Photo of the Week: A big lift to help restore the American shad
Reuniting shad with their spawning areas means helping them overcome some pretty big obstacles
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April 26, 2016
Photo Essay: American shad make their incredible journey
Restoration efforts help the migratory species recover in Chesapeake Bay tributaries
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May 08, 2015
Shad abundance surpasses restoration goals in Potomac, Rappahannock
The migratory fish forms a critical link in the Chesapeake Bay food web.
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April 15, 2014
Potomac River sees rise in returning shad, driving up Bay-wide abundance trend
Cleaner water is the cornerstone of shad recovery in the river.
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May 31, 2013
Scientists restock American shad to Delaware waterway
The Nanticoke Shad Hatchery raises American shad each spring.
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