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  1. Press Center

2023 Press Releases

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

Press Release Archive

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The 2023 Chesapeake Bay dead zone is the smallest on record

November 28, 2023

The combination of pollution reduction practices and below-average rainfall results in a historically small dead zone

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An aerial view of a wide blue river with a forested shoreline.

Acres of protected land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed hits 9.1 million

October 31, 2023

Chesapeake Bay Program is on course to achieve its Protected Land Outcome

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Aerial view of a river with forest and farmland on the side.

Chesapeake Executive Council Celebrates 40 Years of Bay Partnership

October 19, 2023

Council elects Maryland Governor to guide Chesapeake Bay Program into the next phase of watershed restoration

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A photo of Wes Moore receiving the gavel from Janet McCabe during the Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting

Chesapeake water quality sees slight decline

September 26, 2023

Model shows decrease in nitrogen pollution, increase in phosphorus pollution entering Bay

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Two rivers join to form one below Harpers Ferry seen from above

Tree cover declines throughout watershed while impervious surfaces increase

August 16, 2023

High-resolution data shows how land is being used throughout the Chesapeake Bay region

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A closeup of oak leaves with a school building beyond.

Chesapeake Bay Program notes 12% increase in underwater grass abundance, continues work toward its ambitious restoration goals

July 6, 2023

Increases attributed to below-average rainfall and cooler summer weather

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Blue crab on board a boat with patch of grass behind it.

Chesapeake Bay’s dead zone predicted to be 33% smaller than long-term average

June 22, 2023

A significantly smaller dead zone is due in part to below-average rainfall

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Aerial view of river with land to the side.

Journey through the watershed during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

June 1, 2023

The 8th annual event will be held from June 3-11, 2023

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Independent study evaluates why progress in achieving Bay water quality goals is lagging

May 9, 2023

The report by the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee offers options on how restoration can be accelerated

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Chesapeake Bay Program funding helps four local communities in designing beneficial green infrastructure projects

February 14, 2023

Pilot program works with historically excluded cities in designing projects to improve the environment and support quality of life

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