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Survey Shows Significant Drop in Blue Crabs in Bay

The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped steeply, according to an annual survey released Friday, and Maryland officials said they will work with the crabbing industry to reduce bushel limits by about 10 percent this year.

2013/04/19

The Chesapeake Bay Trust Wants You To Name That Bird

The Chesapeake Bay Trust needs help naming the blue heron that appears on its logo an license plate.

2013/04/01

Study Considers 3rd Span for Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Within the next few years, transportation officials in Maryland will begin determining how much longer the Chesapeake Bay Bridge can wait until a third span is built.

2013/03/25

Authorities Searching for Missing Woman in Chesapeake Bay

Authorities in Maryland are searching for a missing Stevensville woman.

2013/03/03

New Vodka Combines Booze And The Bay

Can a beverage get more Maryland than Natural Bohemian beer? Maybe.

2013/01/24

Gauging Sandy’s Impact on Chesapeake

So far, indications are the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the Chesapeake Bay has not been as great as last fall when a pair of tropical storms caused widespread flooding throughout the northeast that dumped mud, debris and sewage into the water.

2012/11/01

Virginia Chesapeake Bay Restoration Grants Available

A legislative committee that oversees Chesapeake Bay restoration funds says nearly $372,000 is available for education and conservation efforts to benefit the bay.

2012/07/26

Rivers Group Assess Water-Friendly Codes In Virginia

An analysis of non-tidal Virginia localities that are part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed found wide variations in the adoption of development codes intended to keep sediment and runoff from entering rivers and streams.

2012/07/25