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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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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Chesapeake Bay in the crosshairs as EPA strips federal water protections
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Thursday condemned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most recent sweeping ...
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 ...
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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Chesapeake Bay Foundation, local residents file lawsuit against Middle River Depot developers over environmental concerns
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and several Baltimore County residents have filed a legal challenge against developers of a 53-acre property in Middle River, previously home to an aircraft plant ...
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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.
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Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week: Where to dine local and more
Yet, nowadays, modern refrigeration techniques and the growth of the aquaculture industry allow oysters to be sampled year-round, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). Oysters are ...