Watershed Science
Understand the science behind Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Interactive StoryMap highlights the state of forests across the Chesapeake Bay watershed
October 25, 2023Chesapeake Bay Program builds upon the 2006 report
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My Clean Water Story: John Wolf
September 12, 2023Following a passion for both art and science in the environmental protection field
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Bay scientists turn attention to ecological impacts of "forever chemicals"
August 23, 2023Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee call for coordinated effort in addressing PFAS
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Family farm in Ronks, Pa. does all it can to help local streams recover
August 11, 2023The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) helps to reduce pollution in a Chesapeake Bay tributary’s watershed
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The science and policy behind Chesapeake Bay restoration
August 8, 2023How the Chesapeake Bay Commission uses Bay Program science to prioritize funding
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Fishing for blue catfish is good for the Bay, but be careful when eating them
July 28, 2023Jurisdictions in the Bay watershed set advisories for consuming blue catfish
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Documenting the return of the terns to Poplar Island
July 11, 2023U.S. Geological Survey is monitoring two species of vulnerable seabirds
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A dry spring brings about a small dead zone, according to annual forecast
June 22, 2023The summer dead zone is predicted to be 33% smaller than the long-term average
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Thanks to federal investment, the Chesapeake Bay Program enters a new phase of water quality monitoring
June 14, 2023New federal funding and partner investment enhance monitoring capabilities
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Chesapeake Bay scores a ‘C’ in 2022, one percent higher than last year
June 8, 2023Annual report card provides data on environmental justice for the first time
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