In the News
May 2008
Reports reveal a degraded Chesapeake despite restoration efforts (Bay Journal) – Helped by dry conditions, Bay earns a C- on 2007 Report Card, up from a D+ in 2006. | more
Bay grasses expanded 10% in 2007; low-salinity areas had greatest increase (Bay Journal) – Drought — and resulting clearer waters — credited with gains. | more
VA, MD slash female blue crab harvest 34% (Bay Journal) – Winter dredge survey and near-recoard harvests alarm scientist, fisheries managers. | more
April 2008
Trade group pushes large aquaculture plan using sterile Asian oysters (Bay Journal) – A trade group is proposing its largest experiment to revive the Chesapeake Bay's oyster industry…| more
Green Fund – In the November 2007 Special Session, the Maryland General Assembly passes a budget bill that provides dedicated funding to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay 2010 Trust Fund offers a yearly amount of $50 million. | pdf notice | related link