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  1. Press Center

2018 Press Releases

Explore our archived press releases to learn more about the Chesapeake Bay Program's work.

Press Release Archive

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​NFWF announces more than $13.1 million in grants from the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund

December 3, 2018

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced more than $13.1 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in six U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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Chesapeake Bay Program reports watershed-wide progress toward environmental education goals

August 23, 2018

The Chesapeake Bay Program is pleased to announce its partners are making progress toward the environmental education goals of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

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Chesapeake Executive Council calls for increased support for farmers across the Watershed

August 7, 2018

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Chesapeake Bay Program partnership exceeds 2017 targets for reducing phosphorus, sediment

July 17, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Program partnership exceeds 2017 targets for reducing phosphorus, sediment

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2018 Blue Crab Advisory Report Released

June 27, 2018

2018 Blue Crab Advisory Report Released

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Join communities across the watershed in celebrating Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

May 31, 2018

Join communities across the watershed in celebrating Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

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Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay continue record growth for third year in a row

April 24, 2018

Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay continue record growth for third year in a row

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Chesapeake Bay Program notes continued progress in Chesapeake Bay restoration

January 4, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Program notes continued progress in Chesapeake Bay restoration

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