Stories by Catherine Krikstan

Research shows groundwater flow can lengthen the time it takes for a conservation practice to affect a waterway.

The region’s history comes into view at this Southern Maryland site.

Forty projects will restore habitat and clean water in five Bay states and the District of Columbia.

“30 Events for 30 Years” will promote on-the-ground restoration work across the watershed.

Sediment pollution overshadows progress in treating wastewater and curbing nutrients.

Young-of-the-year rockfish have rebounded in Maryland and Virginia waters.

More than half of this season’s spat went into an oyster sanctuary on the Eastern Shore.

Scientists attribute the dead zone’s volume to nutrient pollution.

Four winners were honored at the Chesapeake Watershed Forum.

Conservation practices put in place now could take days or even decades to impact water quality.