Tagged Stories: "land use"
Are we trading trees for concrete?
August 16, 2023Efforts to slow the loss of tree canopy and gain of impervious surfaces are taking root across the watershed
Read storyA powerful data set blazes an even more groundbreaking, new trail
May 17, 2022Very high-resolution land use and land cover show critical insights about the landscape of the watershed
Read storyAn environmental leader realizes the power of her own backyard
May 14, 2021Noelle Chao reflects on empowering volunteers and working through turmoil in the Asian-American community.
Read storyPublic invited to comment on outcome changes
February 18, 2020Updated language helps better refine Bay Program goals
Read storyCreating incentives for conservation and land use
September 27, 2019Future land preservation and sustainable growth plans can benefit watershed jurisdictions
Read storyConserving land in Lancaster County
June 9, 2018For half a century, the Lancaster County Conservancy has been protecting land and the Bay
Read storyAn iconic Chesapeake species continues to rebound
March 14, 2018Annual juvenile striped bass index indicates a healthy population of youngsters
Read storyRockfish return to find a changing Chesapeake region
May 16, 2017As region develops, striped bass face new challenges
Read storyGroundbreaking land cover data to support Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts
December 6, 2016Available to public at no cost, data provides critical resource to governments, nonprofits
Read storyCounty-by-county land use data available for review by local governments
November 1, 2016Bay Program partners seek input on high-resolution land use datasets
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