The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently reported that underwater grass abundance increased for the fourth straight year in the state’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay, reaching a record of 59,277 acres. This represents a 10 percent increase from … Continued
A recent winter dredge survey by Maryland and Virginia scientists provides important clues regarding blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. 2017 Winter Dredge Survey Results The results of the 2017 winter dredge survey show the total population of blue crabs … Continued
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office, along with the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP), have released reports outlining the progress made by Maryland and Virginia in recent years to increase significant acreage of oyster reefs. These multiagency … Continued
The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment and the Chesapeake Bay Trust recently announced the recipients of 23 grants for environment-friendly stormwater management and citizen engagement projects. Prince George’s County neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and schools received … Continued
Aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) counted about 812,600 waterfowl while conducting the 2017 Maryland Midwinter Waterfowl Survey. The total was higher than the 663,000 … Continued