Celebrating 40 years of science, restoration and partnership
January 31, 2023 in Partnership NewsThe Chesapeake Bay Program turns 40 in 2023
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Chesapeake Bay
Our History
We are a regional partnership working together to meet the goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
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How do road salts impact Chesapeake critters?
January 30, 2023 in WildlifeRoad salts applied in the winter can have a year-round impact on Chesapeake wildlife.
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Five free tools that are helping to restore the Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 24, 2023 in Watershed ScienceFor the past 40 years, the partnership has been on the forefront of cutting-edge data and information
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Restoring a National Treasure
Our partnership is governed by the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which established 10 goals and 31 outcomes that guide the restoration of the Bay, its tributaries and the lands that surround them.
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Bay Trivia
Uncover interesting details about the Bay’s geography, flora, fauna and people.
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Field Guide to the Chesapeake
Explore the Field Guide to learn about more than 250 species of birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Lesser scaup
Aythya affinis
Critter of the month
The Lesser scaup overwinters in the Chesapeake Bay and stops by during migration. It is more likely than other ducks to visit inland ponds and lakes.
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