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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"

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Federal agencies working in the Chesapeake commit to take action against climate change

April 28, 2022

Proposed activities highlight vulnerable communities, wildlife and threatened habitats in the region

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Emergency funding allows environmental education to continue outside and online

February 9, 2022

The Chesapeake Bay Program Office helps watershed non-profits continue environmental literacy programming during the pandemic

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New EPA Regional Administrator is ready to advance restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

January 20, 2022

Adam Ortiz joins us for an interview on the future of the Chesapeake Bay Program

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Celebrating DEIJ and climate successes with the Chesapeake Bay Program

December 15, 2021

EPA Administrator takes over as chair of the Chesapeake Executive Council

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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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The Chesapeake Bay Program takes action on climate change

October 1, 2021

Partnership’s Executive Council sees climate impacts first-hand at annual meeting

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A beloved African American neighborhood navigates its economic and environmental future

August 26, 2021

A photo essay on Turner Station in Baltimore, Maryland

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Three scoops of pollution reduction

April 20, 2021

Turkey Hill Dairy engages Pennsylvania dairy farmers to keep local waters clean

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The Chesapeake Executive Council tackles the issues of 2020 in a virtual way

August 18, 2020

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam takes over as chair as Council adopts DEIJ statement

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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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