Aerial view of boat traveling down river with ports on both sides
Several regions, such as the James and Elizabeth rivers in Virginia, show significant improving trends in the latest Chesapeake Bay Report Card issued by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). (Skyler Ballard/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Senator Chris Van Hollen stands at a podium in front of water with people listening in front
“A clean Bay supports a healthy economy and a healthy environment,” said Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, one of the officials in attendance. (Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Bill Dennison points to a map showing environmental justice scores for the watershed
Bill Dennison, vice-president for science application at UMCES, presents the environmental justice index to state officials and environmental leaders at the event. UMCES incorporated Environmental Justice Index data in their scoring for the first time this year. (Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)

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