Recent Stories
Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.
First-time birders should keep an eye out for this gateway bird
July 18, 2025The American robin is one of the most common birds to see in the Chesapeake region
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The ancient secrets of Virginia’s first and only all-native botanical garden
July 16, 2025Quarry Gardens at Schuyler has some of the highest variety of plant species in the U.S.
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Oyster farmers sell surplus oysters for Bay restoration
July 11, 2025Partners are ensuring there’s always a market for oysters in the Chesapeake
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Take in the water from these camping sites throughout the Bay watershed
July 8, 2025The Chesapeake region offers many different camping sites with great views and fun outdoor activities
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Meet the Founding Fathers who called the Chesapeake home
July 3, 2025Learn more about the revolutionary leaders who lived and worked in the Chesapeake
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You can help shape the future of Chesapeake Bay restoration
July 1, 2025A revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement is available for public feedback until September 1
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Flag Ponds Nature Park hosts horseshoe crab campout under the stars
June 30, 2025Event offers guests a chance to witness horseshoe crab spawning
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With conservation, a 12th-generation Maryland family holds on to its historic property
June 23, 2025The Tilghman family uses living shorelines to combat erosion
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The Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative celebrates 10 years of successes
June 17, 2025The data network that helps connect communities with their local water quality indicators marks a significant milestone
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Chesapeake Bay’s health declines slightly but remains on the right track over the long term
June 11, 2025Bay’s watershed earns a C+
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