Maryland gets federal approval for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans
Maryland gets federal approval for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans: Maryland secures federal approval to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new four-lane ...
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When an invasive fish is also tasty, Maryland schoolkids can help 'eat the ...
When an invasive fish is also tasty, Maryland schoolkids can help 'eat the problem'
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Andy Harris’ debate performance shows it’s time for a change in 1st ...
Andy Harris’ debate performance shows it’s time for a change in 1st district | GUEST COMMENTARY
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In a guest commentary, Andrew L. Yarrow argues that Maryland's 1st Congressional District should elect Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz over Republican ... Show more
Maryland's young striped bass population ticked upward in this year's survey, but the gains fall far short of what scientists say is needed to save ... Show more

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Matt Strickler’s menhaden argument leaves working Virginians out of the ...
OpinionMatt Strickler’s menhaden argument leaves working Virginians out of the picture | Guest column
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The overall bay cleanup, according to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, gets a C+ in the 20th annual Chesapeake Bayand Watershed ... Show more

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Embracing creative solutions and advanced technology could make water ...
OpinionEmbracing creative solutions and advanced technology could make water scarcity unthinkable in central Virginia | Guest column
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Maryland projects received millions in EPA funding. See how the money will ...
Maryland projects received millions in EPA funding. See how the money will be spent.
baltimoresun.com/2026/10/14/maryland-chesapeake-bay-grant-funding/
Westminster Oyster Stroll | PHOTOS
Westminster Oyster Stroll | PHOTOS: Patrons "Shopped, Slurped & Strolled" through historic downtown Westminster at the annual Oyster Stroll Saturday.
baltimoresun.com/2026/10/11/westminster-oyster-stroll-photos-2/
Eastern Shore group seeks $300 million conservation fund tied to Bay ...
Eastern Shore group seeks $300 million conservation fund tied to Bay Bridge: An Eastern Shore group wants Maryland to include $300 million for farmland ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/10/08/eastern-shore-bay-bridge-conservation-fund-300-million/
Gov. Abigail Spanberger should reverse Virginia’s opposition to stronger Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest limits as starving osprey chicks ... Show more

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Biologists have recorded the worst osprey breeding season they have ever documented in the Chesapeake Bay. Commercial harvesting and changing water conditions ... Show more

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Trump revokes 2009 Chesapeake Bay restoration order
Trump revokes 2009 Chesapeake Bay restoration order: Environmental groups and Maryland leaders warn Trump’s rollback could threaten decades of progress in ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/09/17/trump-revokes-obama-era-order-that-served-as-framework-for-chesapeake-bay-restoration/
Native American tribes wanted to join the Chesapeake Bay partnership ...
Native American tribes wanted to join the Chesapeake Bay partnership. Not anymore.
baltimoresun.com/2026/09/23/tribes-walk-from-bay-partnership-talks/
Lawmakers whose districts neighbor the Chesapeake Bay are unsurprisingly split along party lines after Trump rescinded a federal order on cleanup in the bay ... Show more

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President Donald Trump has revoked a 17-year-old federal order requiring federal, state and local governments work together to clean up Chesapeake Bay ... Show more

Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and ‘Spring Awakening,’ dead at 56
Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries increased 13% in 2025, covering almost 5,000 more acres in Maryland’s portion of the Bay ... Show more

Grasses in the Chesapeake Bay expanded nearly 13% in 2025
Members of Congress from around Chesapeake Bay split on party lines reacting to President Donald Trump’s move to rescind a federal order on cleaning up the Bay ... Show more

Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and ‘Spring Awakening,’ dead at 56
A commercial fisherman from Maine argues that regulators should not blame Chesapeake Bay’s osprey decline on the menhaden fishery without stronger science on ... Show more

Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and ‘Spring Awakening,’ dead at 56
Long-term oyster reef restoration shows clear success in murky waters
Long-term oyster reef restoration shows clear success in murky waters: Large-scale oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay is successfully creating ...
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This is the moment a cheeky raccoon brazenly steals food straight from an otter's mouth. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center have been studying the ... Show more
Dolly Parton understood the value of reading | READER COMMENTARY
OpinionDolly Parton understood the value of reading | READER COMMENTARY: Reader commentary: Dolly Parton's most enduring legacy may be her efforts to promote ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/08/28/dolly-parton-reading/
A new beginning: Construction underway at Maryland’s James Island
A new beginning: Construction underway at Maryland’s James Island: A new island is taking shape in the mouth of the Little Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/08/26/james-island-construction/
How to Dock a Boat in 20 Seconds Without Taking Out a Tiki Bar
How to Dock a Boat in 20 Seconds Without Taking Out a Tiki Bar: Crusty watermen and young prodigies compete in frenetic speed-docking contests; the risk of ...
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The blue catfish is wreaking havoc on the Chesapeake Bay’s food chain, devouring native species — including the beloved blue crab — as it spreads through ... Show more

Maryland wants you to eat invasive blue catfish. Here's why.
Starter Anthony Eyanson, the Orioles’ new No. 1 overall prospect, pitched a clean first inning in his debut for the Chesapeake Bay Sox ... Show more
State and local governments spend nearly $500 million each year on stream restoration and related projects intended to help meet Clean Water Act requirements ... Show more

Maryland stream restoration projects face growing criticism
Record funding for farmers and water quality benefits all Virginians | ...
OpinionRecord funding for farmers and water quality benefits all Virginians | Katie Frazier & David Bulova
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A high-water mark: Why record funding for farmers and water quality ...
OpinionA high-water mark: Why record funding for farmers and water quality benefits all Virginians | Guest column
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Oyster sanctuaries deserve protection | EDITORIAL
OpinionOyster sanctuaries deserve protection | EDITORIAL: Editorial: Efforts to open protected Chesapeake Bay oyster beds to commercial harvest must be resisted.
baltimoresun.com/2026/08/06/sanctuaries-deserve-protection/
In 2011, the Chesapeake Bay had about 1.3 billion crabs. By 2023, that dropped to about 825 million. Habitat loss may be playing a role, experts said. washingtonpost.com
Major Maryland nonprofit president to retire after 21 years of service
Major Maryland nonprofit president to retire after 21 years of service: The president of Chesapeake Bay Trust, Jana Davis, will retire in September.
baltimoresun.com/2026/07/31/chesapeake-bay-trust-president-to-retire/
Sturgeon are full of surprises, including that they’re in Maryland
Sturgeon are full of surprises, including that they’re in Maryland: Endangered Atlantic sturgeon may be spawning in a Maryland Eastern Shore creek ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/07/28/maryland-atlantic-sturgeon-spawning-marshyhope-creek/
A flesh-eating bacterium is on the rise as Chesapeake Bay warms
A flesh-eating bacterium is on the rise as Chesapeake Bay warms: Warmer waters bring a greater threat from a flesh-eating Vibrio bacterium that can infest ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/07/28/vibrio-rise-chesapeake-warms/
In 2011, the Chesapeake Bay had about 1.3 billion crabs. By 2023, that dropped to about 825 million. Habitat loss may be playing a role, experts said. washingtonpost.com
Federal bill could open future Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuaries to ...
Federal bill could open future Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuaries to commercial harvest
baltimoresun.com/2026/07/22/federal-oyster-bill-sanctuaries/
Maryland has the geographic resources to power America | GUEST COMMENTARY
Maryland has the geographic resources to power America | GUEST COMMENTARY: Opinion: The northern Chesapeake Bay is the perfect place to build energy supercenters ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/07/23/maryland-power-chesapeake-energy/
Rappahannock Seafood in Richmond is a standout spot owned by oyster farmers Travis and Ryan Croxton who bring fresh Chesapeake Bay oysters straight to your ... Show more

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Manila clams, a popular global delicacy known to also be invasive, could come to the Chesapeake Bay — but may not necessarily harm the ecosystem, experts say.
Art D’Amico remembers when a bushel of crabs cost about $35 in the mid-1970s. Today, the president of the Annapolis Anglers Club pays nearly $400 a bushel — a ... Show more
Lay’s Quietly Launched a Brand-New Flavor That’s Better Than Barbecue ...
Lay’s Quietly Launched a Brand-New Flavor That’s Better Than Barbecue, Sour Cream & Onion, and Salt & Vinegar Combined
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Michael Bailey had a tough time overcoming his fear while driving over the 4.3-mile-long Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Sunday, but he made it. We are proud of you ... Show more
Severe storms made their way through Annapolis and across the Chesapeake Bay on Friday night. Kristin Brendle captured footage of the storm at sunset over the ... Show more
Save the bay: Go plant a tree | EDITORIAL
OpinionSave the bay: Go plant a tree | EDITORIAL: Editorial: The Chesapeake Bay's future may depend on protecting waterways with pollution-reducing trees.
baltimoresun.com/2026/07/06/save-the-bay-plant-a-tree/
Lawrence Chase, aka "BroNeck," has released a remix of the Ella Langley song "She's from Texas" full of Maryland references ... Show more
Study shows long-term decline in Chesapeake Bay blue crabs
Study shows long-term decline in Chesapeake Bay blue crabs: Chesapeake Bay blue crab numbers in 2023 were half the 2011 total, and officials aren't exactly sure ...
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Family of 4 injured after fire breaks out on boat in Chesapeake Bay: ...
Family of 4 injured after fire breaks out on boat in Chesapeake Bay: official: The fire broke out about noon on the Chesapeake Bay near the Atlantic Marina on ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/07/03/family-of-4-injured-fire-chesapeake-bay/
A Centreville woman faces drunk driving and other charges after a high-speed police pursuit Sunday ended with a crash near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge ... Show more
River otters are making a comeback – and in surprising places around the ...
River otters are making a comeback – and in surprising places around the Chesapeake Bay
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Baltimore residents jumped back into the harbor over the weekend, completing the first Baltimore Harbor 1-Mile Swim, a first-of-its-kind, 1 ... Show more
Floating litter extends over Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the US
Floating litter extends over Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the US: A study led by researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and the UB reveals that ...
phys.org/news/2026-06-litter-chesapeake-bay-largest-estuary.html
Don’t count out Chesapeake Bay crabs | EDITORIAL
OpinionDon’t count out Chesapeake Bay crabs | EDITORIAL: Editorial: Annual dredge survey shows a modest uptick in blue crabs, but the species isn't out of the ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/06/17/dont-count-out-chesapeake-crabs/
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Tuesday. The Torch Run unites officers and athletes to carry ... Show more
Ultra-marathoner Katie Pumphrey joined those taking the leap Sunday as part of Harbor Splash. Pumphrey has become one of Baltimore’s most recognizable ... Show more
What the Chesapeake Bay is trying to tell us | GUEST COMMENTARY
What the Chesapeake Bay is trying to tell us | GUEST COMMENTARY: Opinion: The Chesapeake Bay demonstrates that you cannot separate the health of an ecosystem ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/06/08/sec-mcilwain-chesapeake-bay/
The false hope of peace | EDITORIAL
OpinionThe false hope of peace | EDITORIAL: Editorial: For months, the world has been told that peace was just around the corner. Yet here we are again.
baltimoresun.com/2026/06/08/iran-israel-false-hope/
Planting a future for the Chesapeake Bay in the South Anna River
Planting a future for the Chesapeake Bay in the South Anna River: Now that the Ashland Mill Dam is down and the fish that mussels depend on are returning ...
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A police vehicle was left hanging off the edge of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Cape Charles, Virginia after it crashed on Wednesday ... Show more
Dolphins were spotted swimming in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Patapsco River on Sunday. The sighting is rare for dolphins ... Show more
Single mum stole £20K from dog clubs because of the cost of living
Single mum stole £20K from dog clubs because of the cost of living: Her lawyer said she suffers from neuralgia in her brain which causes pain in her face and ...
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Maryland will provide zero-interest disaster relief loans to eligible commercial oyster harvesters through the newly established Maryland Commercial Oyster ... Show more

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House bill could open restored Bay oyster reefs to harvest
House bill could open restored Bay oyster reefs to harvest: A House spending bill would require federally funded Chesapeake Bay oyster reefs to be eligible for ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/05/16/house-bill-could-open-restored-bay-oyster-reefs-to-harvest/
Maryland gambles $500M on horse racing as industry shrinks, costs rise
Maryland gambles $500M on horse racing as industry shrinks, costs rise: Horse racing is as much a part of the Maryland's identity as blue crabs and the ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/05/02/maryland-horse-racing-pimlico-rebuild-gamble/
Spike Gjerde highlights the terroir of the Chesapeake Bay region
Spike Gjerde highlights the terroir of the Chesapeake Bay region: Menu Talk: The chef of Woodberry Kitchen and La Jetée in Baltimore has more restaurants in the ...
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Farideh says Marylanders will add crab to just about anything, and these Chesapeake Bay–style hot dogs are proof. They get the full Chesapeake treatment with a ... Show more

Chesapeake Bay Hot Dogs
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded $39 million to Chesapeake Bay watershed states, including Maryland, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency ... Show more

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Watermen recovering ‘ghost gear’ in terminal developer’s bay cleanup
Watermen recovering ‘ghost gear’ in terminal developer’s bay cleanup: Maryland watermen are removing lost crab traps from the upper Chesapeake Bay in preparation ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/03/23/watermen-terminal-bay-cleanup/
Should Maryland adopt the Megalodon as its state shark? Del. Todd B. Morgan presented his case to lawmakers on Tuesday, urging the state to become the first ... Show more
Why Maryland oysters still matter | EDITORIAL
OpinionWhy Maryland oysters still matter | EDITORIAL: Editorial: Amid a tough season for Maryland watermen, it's worth a reminder that Chesapeake Bay oysters ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/03/07/maryland-oysters-wes-moore/
Eastern Shore captain says Moore abandoned watermen after promise 
Eastern Shore captain says Moore abandoned watermen after promise : A Chesapeake Bay waterman says Gov. Wes Moore’s administration has abandoned his industry.
baltimoresun.com/2026/03/06/eastern-shore-captain-wes-moore-policy/