Chesapeake Stewardship
Get to know conservationists and community leaders making a difference in the Bay watershed.
Eco-friendly landscaping business gives returning citizens a fresh start
September 15, 2025RiverSmart program connects the community to the watershed to help combat stormwater pollution
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Rappahannock Tribe celebrates the rematriation of 969 acres of ancestral land along Fones Cliffs
August 28, 2025Reacquiring Fones Cliffs fosters big plans for the conservation of Rappahannock land and history
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Protecting local waterways starts at home—and these programs are here to help
August 18, 2025Many nonprofits, and state and local government agencies offer financial and technical assistance for stormwater projects
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Eastern Shore students tour the lab that grows Chesapeake Bay oysters
May 19, 2025Horn Point Laboratory has the largest oyster hatchery on the East Coast
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What it takes to become a champion tree in the Chesapeake Bay region
April 25, 2025Recognizing “big trees” raises awareness of their benefits
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Five unique ways to explore the Chesapeake watershed’s National Park Service sites
April 25, 2025You can do more than just take a hike at these National Park sites in the Bay region
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Stakeholders’ Advisory Committee member shares her thoughts on how to foster the next generation of environmental leaders
April 21, 2025Sara Ramotnik represents a new generation of Bay leaders

Certify your backyard habitat
March 26, 2025Habitat certification programs celebrate the unique ways your property is helping the environment
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English ivy is doing more harm than good in your yard
March 12, 2025Often used for filling space in yards and neighborhoods, this invasive species is crowding out native plants.
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Black chefs and restaurant owners carry on the Chesapeake’s seafood traditions
February 28, 2025The influence of Black history has always been prevalent in the Chesapeake region’s seafood industry
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