Chesapeake Bay Program - A Watershed Partnership

EcoCheck Reviews Health of Bay in 2008 Summer Lookback

Chesapeake EcoCheck, in collaboration with the Bay Program's Tidal Monitoring and Analysis Workgroup, has released its review of the health of the Chesapeake Bay this summer, including observations on fish kills, water clarity and harmful algae blooms. (Learn more)

Related links: Nutrients | Dissolved oxygen | Water clarity

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Submit Proposals for Chesapeake Bay Trust Grants | 11/10/2008

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is accepting proposals for its fisheries, stewardship and environmental education grants until December 5.
Related links: Grants and RFPs | Stewardship and Education

EPA Sets New Requirements to Control Manure from CAFOs | 11/3/2008

The EPA will require large animal feeding operations to safely manage manure by including nutrient management plans in Clean Water Act permit applications.
Related links: Nutrients | Reducing pollution from agriculture

Wetlands Restoration Partnership Launches in Maryland | 10/30/2008

New partnership in Maryland will bring corporations, government agencies and nonprofits together to help the state’s aquatic wildlife habitats.
Related links: Wetlands restoration | Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership

EPA to Host Chesapeake Bay Session at D.C. Green Festival | 10/30/2008

The U.S. EPA will host a session titled Smart Choices Today -- A Healthy Chesapeake Bay Tomorrow on Nov. 8 at the Washington, D.C. Green Festival.
Related links: Get Involved

Climate Change Will Affect Chesapeake Restoration Efforts | 10/27/2008

A new independent report shows the Bay ecosystem will be significantly impacted by climate change during the next century.
Related links: Climate Change | Press Release