New study warns the Chesapeake Bay is heating up— and fast
A new study says the Chesapeake Bay could face marine heat waves for nearly a third of the year by 2100, impacting wildlife, ...
Oyster reef survives Key Bridge collapse, but environmental concerns remain for rebuild
The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore County residents file lawsuit against Middle River Depot developers over environmental concerns
The argues that inadequate sediment and erosion controls at the former Martin Aircraft plant could harm nearby communities ...
Chesapeake Bay oyster population stays strong, but budget cuts sow concern
To Capt. Robert Newberry, chairman of the Delmarva Fisheries Association, which represents watermen, the new data is evidence ...
Blue catfish are invasive to the Chesapeake Bay. By eating them, Virginians can help save the bay.
Blue catfish are wreaking havoc on native species in the Chesapeake Bay. To reduce the damage, environmentalists want to ...
Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week: Where to dine local and more
Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week, taking place from March 21-31, 2025. Learn more about the popular ...
Federal bill aims to reduce invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act is a new bill designed to help improve this process. The bill has support ...
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Pennsylvania has made strides in its part in the Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Officials point to new funding sources and a tone shift in Pennsylvania on the Chesapeake Bay. But with a new EPA, where does the cleanup go?
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Chesapeake Bay oyster population stays strong, but budget cuts sow concern
But even with the promising data, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and other advocates are concerned for the future of oyster programs, given the uncertainty of state and federal budgets.
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Blue catfish are invasive to the Chesapeake Bay. By eating them, Virginians can help save the bay.
“They eat everything,” said Chris Moore, the Virginia executive director for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The invasive species’ hefty appetites are damaging the bay’s ecosystem. To ...
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Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week: Where to dine local and more
Yet, nowadays, modern refrigeration techniques and the growth of the aquaculture industry allow oysters to be sampled year-round, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). Oysters are ...