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  1. Press Center

2009 Press Releases

Explore our archived press releases to learn more about the Chesapeake Bay Program's work.

Press Release Archive

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Chesapeake Bay Program Director to Tour New York Environmental Projects

November 30, 2009

Chesapeake Bay Program Director to Tour New York Environmental Projects

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Thirty-two Environmental Projects Receive $2.8 Million to Protect and Restore Chesapeake Bay and Loc

September 14, 2009

Thirty-two Environmental Projects Receive $2.8 Million to Protect and Restore Chesapeake Bay and Loc

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Website Launched for Chesapeake Bay Executive Order

August 11, 2009

Website Launched for Chesapeake Bay Executive Order

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Congress Asked to Reduce Water Pollution from Highways

June 10, 2009

Congress Asked to Reduce Water Pollution from Highways

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New Course Charted for the Chesapeake Bay's Recovery

May 12, 2009

New Course Charted for the Chesapeake Bay's Recovery

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Underwater Bay Grasses Increased in Chesapeake Bay and Rivers in 2008

April 29, 2009

Underwater Bay Grasses Increased in Chesapeake Bay and Rivers in 2008

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Bay Barometer shows degraded health of Chesapeake Bay did not improve in 2008; Partnership meets lan

March 19, 2009

Bay Barometer shows degraded health of Chesapeake Bay did not improve in 2008; Partnership meets lan

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J. Charles Fox Named Senior Advisor on Chesapeake Bay and Anacostia River

March 12, 2009

J. Charles Fox Named Senior Advisor on Chesapeake Bay and Anacostia River

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$23 Million Released for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative

January 15, 2009

$23 Million Released for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative

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