Oyster reef survives Key Bridge collapse, but environmental concerns remain for rebuild
The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Blue catfish are invasive to the Chesapeake Bay. By eating them, Virginians can help save the bay.
Blue catfish are wreaking havoc on native species in the Chesapeake Bay. To reduce the damage, environmentalists want to ...
Chesapeake Bay oyster population stays strong, but budget cuts sow concern
To Capt. Robert Newberry, chairman of the Delmarva Fisheries Association, which represents watermen, the new data is evidence ...
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore County residents file lawsuit against Middle River Depot developers over environmental concerns
The argues that inadequate sediment and erosion controls at the former Martin Aircraft plant could harm nearby communities ...
Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week: Where to dine local and more
Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week, taking place from March 21-31, 2025. Learn more about the popular ...
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US lawmakers propose transferring blue catfish inspections back to the FDA
The issue stems back to 2008, when federal lawmakers added a provision to the Farm Bill transferring responsibility for ...
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Blue catfish are invasive to the Chesapeake Bay. By eating them, Virginians can help save the bay.
“They eat everything,” said Chris Moore, the Virginia executive director for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Bad news for the Chesapeake Bay: It’s getting hot With deadlines looming ...
Federal bill aims to reduce invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act is a new bill designed to help improve this process. The bill has support ...
Youngkin’s budget recommendations could cut funding for environmental programs
Youngkin acknowledges his recommended budget cuts, but says they’re needed. "Everyone around the table will need to take a ...
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Chesapeake Bay oyster population stays strong, but budget cuts sow concern
But even with the promising data, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and other advocates are concerned for the future of oyster programs, given the uncertainty of state and federal budgets.