Recent News: #watershed
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October 26, 2021
Bay water quality declines, but work on the ground gives hope for the future
The Chesapeake Bay Program estimates that states, D.C. are making progress in reducing pollution
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October 12, 2021
Innovative projects to improve stream health, reduce urban runoff and restore fish passage receive funding
The Chesapeake Stewardship Fund awards $10 million for on-the-ground projects
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August 30, 2021
Our rivers’ livers—freshwater mussels—have the potential to improve water quality
A new report from the Chesapeake Bay Program paves the way for restoring mussel populations
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August 20, 2021
Tap into a Chesapeake drinking water lesson
How protecting rivers and streams leads to cleaner drinking water
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August 18, 2021
Queen Anne's County uses Coronavirus relief funding to boost environmental education
All 14 schools in the county are getting a new outdoor classroom
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July 14, 2021
Environmental education experts from across the Mid-Atlantic convene for a biennial summit
State representatives share their environmental education priorities
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July 08, 2021
As an Anacostia tributary is restored, D.C. residents reap the benefits
The transformation of Marvin Gaye Park is linked to that of Watts Branch
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June 22, 2021
Annual Chesapeake Bay Report Card notes slight improvement in estuary health
Bay is graded a ‘C’, while surrounding watershed remains stable, healthy at B-
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June 07, 2021
The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay
A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health
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May 14, 2021
An environmental leader realizes the power of her own backyard
Noelle Chao reflects on empowering volunteers and working through turmoil in the Asian-American community.
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