In April, Oceana released a new study that reveals mislabeling of the iconic Chesapeake Bay blue crab. Out of the 90 crab cakes Oceana collected from 86 restaurants throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., DNA testing confirmed that 38 percent were … Continued
Nine months after the signing of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, Chesapeake Bay Program partners are seeking public input on a collection of plans for achieving the goals and outcomes of the landmark accord. Stakeholder input is requested from individual … Continued
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) recently announced its 2015 watershed photo contest. Photo submissions are being accepted between now and April 10. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate to win cash prizes of from $100 to $500, … Continued
A new Baltimore Harbor Water Alert website provides water-quality data for Baltimore’s Harbor, rivers and streams in an interactive mapping format. Water-quality data are presented in near real-time with assessment based upon State and Federal standards for ecological and human … Continued
The Chesapeake Bay Trust recently announced almost $1 million in grants to be awarded to more than 60 nonprofit organizations, municipalities and local schools throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These awards, approved by the Trust’s board of trustees, will be … Continued