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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV)"

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

What do more underwater grasses mean for Chesapeake wildlife?

July 21, 2022

Blue crabs have a larger habitat as Bay grasses slightly increase in 2021

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How does rain help and hurt the Chesapeake Bay?

May 11, 2022

Rainfall impacts salinity levels, water clarity and dissolved oxygen levels

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Acreage of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay decline for second straight year

July 28, 2021

Despite decrease, experts see a glimmer of hope for the future of Bay grasses

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The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay

June 7, 2021

A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health

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2019-2020 Bay Barometer shows an ecosystem in mixed recovery

April 6, 2021

The Chesapeake Bay Program releases annual assessment of Bay health

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Above average river flows impact underwater grasses

July 8, 2020

Abundance declines after several years of growth

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Uncover nature’s secrets from your own backyard

April 3, 2020

From observing wildlife to identifying plants, community science offers options for all

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This year’s Bay Barometer sets a different type of foundation for Bay restoration

March 25, 2020

Annual report provides most up-to-date information, data on Bay health

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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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Volunteer as a Chesapeake Bay SAV Watcher

August 30, 2019

A new monitoring program needs volunteers to help scientists collect valuable data on underwater grasses

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