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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "West Virginia"

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

Brook trout resurgence in the Potomac headwaters is a beacon of hope

October 31, 2024

New funding helps Trout Unlimited continue its restoration work

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A white man's hands hold a small brook tour, about two inches long, in front of the river.

Far from the shores of the Chesapeake, organizations are recognized for their efforts to keep the Bay healthy

September 16, 2024

Seneca Rocks rises above the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River in Monongahela National Forest in Pendleton County, W.Va., after sunset on April 28, 2017. The peak is popular with rock climbers but a walkable trail of steps and switchbacks will get you to a nice overlook of the river valley. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)

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Craggy rocks rise above a stream with trees.

Anacostia River successes serve as backdrop for annual Executive Council meeting

October 20, 2023

Maryland Governor Wes Moore elected 2024 chair

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A photo of the 2023 Chesapeake Executive Council

Looking to the future, the Chesapeake Executive Council begins to set a plan to reach 2025

October 11, 2022

Annual meeting hears messages of inspiration amid recent mixed results of progress

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Administer Regan hits the gavel to end the Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting.

Removing fish blockages goes hand-in-hand with sediment reduction

January 27, 2022

A study of West Virginia’s Opequon Creek watershed reveals high-priority stream blockages

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West Virginia tourist town confronts flooding with green infrastructure

December 7, 2021

Stormwater infrastructure projects installed in Berkeley Springs help reduce flooding and pollution.

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5 reasons to fall in love with autumn in the Chesapeake

October 8, 2021

From apple picking to fall foliage, the Bay watershed is fall-tastic!

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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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Five Chesapeake summits to take your breath away

December 10, 2020

Where to find the best summits in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

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Add a spooky twist to your hike

October 30, 2020

Eight haunted trails to avoid—or check out—in the watershed

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