Stories by Alicia Pimental

Plans detail how each jurisdiction will put pollution controls in place to fully restore the Bay no later than 2025.

Nation's river is emblematic of threats all waterways face, according to nonprofit group.

With preserved natural areas, historic buildings and fishing communities, the Manokin is like a river out of the past.

Chesapeake Bay Commission study shows nutrient credit trading could significantly trim Bay cleanup cost.

The Bay’s blue crab population increased 66 percent in 2012 to its highest level since 1993.

Unusual weather, including a wet spring, a hot summer and two tropical storms, caused the Bay’s health to decline.

Despite improvements in some key areas, the Anacostia River’s health is still in very poor condition.

Jurisdictions submit their final cleanup plans as part of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL.

Seven federal agencies have released a progress report and action plan that detail achievements toward Bay restoration.

Extreme weather conditions in 2010 and 2011 led to a substantial decrease in bay grasses throughout the Bay and its rivers.