2021 Stories
Explore our archived stories to learn more about the Chesapeake Bay Program's work.
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Year in photos: The Chesapeake watershed in 2021
December 29, 2021We watched a region adapt to ongoing challenges
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The Chesapeake’s stand-out stories of 2021
December 28, 2021A collection of our top 10 stories of the year
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The Chesapeake Bay Program’s guide to reducing holiday waste
December 21, 2021Have yourself a merry, little sustainable holiday with these helpful tips
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Maximizing a short supply of black duck habitat
December 17, 2021Chesapeake Bay Program launches a habitat vulnerability tool
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Celebrating DEIJ and climate successes with the Chesapeake Bay Program
December 15, 2021EPA Administrator takes over as chair of the Chesapeake Executive Council
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West Virginia tourist town confronts flooding with green infrastructure
December 7, 2021Stormwater infrastructure projects installed in Berkeley Springs help reduce flooding and pollution.
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The world’s largest oyster restoration project is completed in Virginia
December 2, 2021Restored reefs bring both ecological and economic benefits
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Wildlife managers race against the clock to protect centuries-old trees
December 2, 2021The hemlock woolly adelgid threatens the future of hemlock trees in the Bay watershed and beyond.
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Experts find an average Chesapeake Bay dead zone in 2021
November 30, 2021Hot weather and mild winds contribute to the dead zone sticking around longer into the fall
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There's a better place for those Thanksgiving leftovers
November 23, 2021Counteract food waste’s negative environmental impacts this holiday
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