Browsing: Chesapeake

The article reviews the state of contaminants in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, based on comprehensive assessments. It highlights various pollutants, including PCBs, PAHs, metals, and pharmaceuticals,…

Chesapeake Bay health declined in 2024, but remains on a long-term improvement trajectory, according to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). Extreme weather…

Over the last 25 years, NumbersUSA has published reports on sprawl in the U.S., with a focus on Chesapeake Bay’s ecological decline. The bay, America’s largest…

Efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay have been ongoing for over 50 years, particularly since the Clean Water Act designated it for protection. Key issues include…

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced over $44 million in grants for Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration. Funded through…

Sen. Yaw emphasized that bipartisan efforts are yielding positive results for the Chesapeake Bay, highlighting a revised Watershed Agreement among various stakeholders. Significant funding from Pennsylvania’s…

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) conducted a comprehensive five-year study on endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, concluding in 2021. This research aimed to…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Office announced $44 million in grants for bay restoration, funded through the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grant and…

The article introduces “From the Rivers to the Bay,” an educational program series developed by Parenzan through The Water Healer™. This initiative, rooted in over 40…

West Virginia officials have distributed over $2.8 million in grants for water quality improvements in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, positioning the state as one of two…