tag | Chesapeake Bay
May 27, 2026 | 4:08 PM
Chesapeake Bay blue crab populations indicate healthier watershed
The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population is seeing some positive signs after hitting near-record lows last year, according to a Chesapeake Bay Foundation survey done in Virginia and Maryland. Central Pennsylvania is part of the watershed, and the Susquehanna River is the largest source of freshwater to feed into the bay.
December 2, 2025 | 4:48 PM
Gov. Shapiro to lead multi-state Chesapeake Bay group, amid waterway’s health dip
May 15, 2024 | 3:04 PM
Could there be a reset of Chesapeake Bay restoration goals in 2025?
Some previous goals won't be met
November 10, 2023 | 4:19 PM
Chesapeake Bay states hit land preservation milestone
There are now 9.1 million acres of land in the watershed that are permanently protected from development.
October 20, 2023 | 5:44 PM
Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts to get federal money
Pennsylvania has been lagging behind other bay states in meeting cleanup goals set for 2025.
October 16, 2023 | 11:20 AM
10 Million trees being planted to aid in Chesapeake restoration
August 21, 2023 | 4:00 PM
Advocates push for conservation money in next Farm Bill
Environmental groups say resources from the Farm Bill can help farmers lower their impact.