Chesapeake Stewardship
Get to know conservationists and community leaders making a difference in the Bay watershed.
The buzz around buying native plants
February 24, 2021As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives
Read storyPlanting seeds in the community: Five urban farming groups creating long-term change
February 19, 2021Urban farms replace concrete with green space while providing food for city residents.
Read storyIt takes a village to monitor a watershed
February 11, 2021The Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative creates a premier network of volunteer water quality monitors
Read storyMake your winter Bay-friendly!
January 15, 2021Seven small changes to help you protect the Bay throughout winter
Read storyHonoring a steadfast orchestrator of Chesapeake Bay restoration
January 14, 2021The Chesapeake Bay Program’s recently retired deputy director reflects on 12 years spent saving the Bay
Read storyAn urban forestry collaborative plants deep community roots
December 4, 2020When it comes to planting trees, community engagement is everything
Read storyA military veteran’s new mission is to restore a stream and help people heal
November 10, 2020Patriots Cove has built a community around fly fishing to give veterans, first responders and caregivers a sense of purpose
Read storyFor these rural retirees, stewardship is a pastime
October 29, 2020A couple in Pennsylvania is taking a piecemeal approach to restoring their land
Read storyWhen family heritage inspires a career in environmentalism
September 15, 2020Two-time Chesapeake Bay Program intern describes his work with diversity and inclusion
Read storyChesapeake litter meets its maker
September 10, 2020Project Clean Stream helps residents clear their communities of trash
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