Browsing: Chesapeake

NumbersUSA’s recent study examines the ecological decline of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, linking it to population growth driven by immigration. The Chesapeake Bay, America’s…

The Chesapeake Bay is showing improved health trends, receiving a C grade in the University of Maryland’s annual report, unchanged from 2021. The Bay’s health score…

The Chesapeake Bay’s health has improved over time, earning a “C” grade from the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science, up 6% from last year…

Teachers in Pennsylvania are enhancing environmental education by using a NOAA grant to engage students with their local ecosystems and address environmental issues like chronic wasting…

Governor Wes Moore announced a $31.5 million grant allocation from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 25 ecological restoration projects across Maryland. These…

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…