While the Bay Program’s latest look at watershed health reflects the reality of an impaired Bay, signs of the ecosystem’s resilience abound and continued restoration efforts give officials cause for hope.
Striped bass, or "rockfish," are a sought-after commercial and recreational catch and a key predator in the Chesapeake Bay food web. Watch our latest Bay 101 video to learn more about the unique species.
Zebra mussels have been found in the Susquehanna River and the Upper Bay. Visit our Field Guide to learn more about this non-native bivalve.
Some snow- and ice-removal methods can send polluted runoff into streams and rivers, harming the Chesapeake Bay. Read this wintertime how-to for tips on deicing stairs and sidewalks the Bay-friendly way.
Expected to go into operation this fall, the Moorefield Wastewater Treatment Plant will curb nutrient pollution and improve water quality in West Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay.
Trash is becoming less of a problem for the District of Columbia waterway.
Demand for access sites is high in urban areas.
Much remains unknown about the impact of hydraulic fracturing on land and water.
The Bay Program report offers a science-based snapshot of watershed health.
The Shell Recycling Alliance generates shell for use in stocking reefs.
February's Critter - The common spider crab is a long-legged crustacean that covers itself in algae and small debris as a defense against predators.
The EPA established a "pollution diet" to reduce nutrients and sediment in the Bay.
Calls on the federal government to lead a renewed effort to restore the Bay.
A tool to assess progress and enhance accountability and transparency.
A powerful statewide tool designed to assess, coordinate and Bay restoration.
In 2011, there were an estimated 63,074 acres of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay, a decrease of 16,590 acres from 2010.
Water your lawn and garden in the early morning or early evening to reduce evaporation and save water.