A multi-agency report found that the Conowingo Dam is not the biggest culprit for water quality issues affecting the bay, and dredging sediment from the reservoir behind the dam should not be considered a cost-effective solution.
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On the Wicomico River, the Last Stand for Maryland’s Nutria
Maryland’s unique nutria eradication project has been killing the invasive critters for over a decade, and now they’re down to the last remaining colony.
Bill to study effects of acidification in bay passes
The General Assembly passed a bill this week that would create a task force to evaluate effects of acidification in the Chesapeake Bay and other state waters and make recommendations on how to address the issue.
Chesapeake Bay impact crater adds to sea level rise
Scientists say sea level rise is occurring at a faster pace in the Chesapeake Bay region than the global average, and the dramatic formation of the bay itself is a significant reason why.
More Protection for Md. Waters Under Proposed EPA Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to extend Clean Water Act protection to smaller bodies of water across the country, including waterways that feed into the Chesapeake Bay.
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Support GHG Reduction
Maryland’s top Democratic gubernatorial candidates would all continue state efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make it a priority to incentivize the use of alternative energy sources in the state.
Report Shows Some Improvements in Chesapeake Bay Restoration
A new report shows that many local and national efforts to curb pollution have had a positive effect on the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
States’ Support of Chesapeake Lawsuit Draws Thousands of Petition Signatures
A Chesapeake Bay Foundation petition has attracted more than 25,000 signers supporting the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit supported by 21 states.
Acidic Chesapeake Bay Water Could Threaten Oysters
A more acidic bay could make it more difficult for mollusks, such as oysters, to build their shells through a process called calcification. But it could help crustaceans, such as blue crabs, build their shells more quickly. This could disrupt the evolutionary balance of the two because blue crabs prey on oysters.
DNR Breaks Ice to Help Watermen
Maryland Department of Natural Resources ice breakers hit the frozen waters around the Chesapeake Bay to open up the channels for area watermen who’ve been frozen out of business since the sub-freezing temperatures hit the area.