Eleven stories to round up our 40th anniversary year
December 6, 2023 in 40th Anniversary and Partnership NewsChesapeake Bay Program partners share their milestones
Chesapeake Bay
Our History
Our regional partnership guides the restoration and protection of the nation’s largest estuary.
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New data confirms that the Anacostia River is getting cleaner
December 1, 2023 in Watershed ScienceImprovements seen in two major water quality measurements
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The Chesapeake Bay sees its smallest dead zone in 39 years
November 28, 2023 in Partnership News and Watershed ScienceThe 2023 dead zone was the smallest on record
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 300 species of birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Wood thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Critter of the month
The wood thrush is the official bird of the District of Columbia, known for its small size, cinnamon-colored feathers and black-spotted belly.
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