VMRC Votes to Close Winter Dredging, Finalizes Crab Pot Season (press release)

As Osprey Populations Struggle, Managers Continue Deliberations on Chesapeake Bay Menhaden | Precautionary measures needed to protect menhaden-dependent ecosystem

Baltimore Is Investing in Wetlands Restoration, a Climate Line of Defense

Virginia hasn’t harvested bay scallops in almost a century. Officials hope that could change soon.

Virginia group asks state to rein in cruise ship pollution in the Bay

Fairfax County awaits clarity from state on new Chesapeake Bay protection rules for developers

Three New Large-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries Planned for Maryland's Portion of Chesapeake Bay

Opinion: Chesapeake restoration collapsing on altar of political expediency

I read an article about the Chesapeake Bay but it was pretty vague about the description of the formation. I would love a bit more expansion on how the meteor carved the valleys and the glaciers formed the body of wataer. 

<div class="md"><p>I read an article about the Chesapeake Bay but it was pretty vague about the description of the formation. I would love a bit more expansion on how the meteor carved the valleys and the glaciers formed the body of wataer. </p>
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Questions about the formation of the Chesapeake Bay??

Coastal Virginia could lose a majority of its wetlands to sea level rise. Can we save them?

Where are the rockfish good now? We’ve been out to Thomas point LH a few times with no luck. Is anyone catching anything substantial yet in that area? 

<div class="md"><p>Where are the rockfish good now? We’ve been out to Thomas point LH a few times with no luck. Is anyone catching anything substantial yet in that area? </p>
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Where are the rockfish biting?  (located  in the middle, near the south river/bay bridge) 

Maryland Lawmakers Weigh Next Steps as Chesapeake Bay Expected to Miss 2025 Restoration Goals

Virginia commission reverses decision to reopen winter crab dredging

Study Links Menhaden Depletion to Osprey Chicks Starving in Nests

Yesterday, one of my shrimp was feeling pretty and decided to let me take some pictures! Im looking for some brackish tolerant algae for my grass shrimp (P. pugio) from a Choptank tributary. I've got some hair grass in there but it's from a FW tank and isn't really thriving.

<div class="md"><p>Yesterday, one of my shrimp was feeling pretty and decided to let me take some pictures! Im looking for some brackish tolerant algae for my grass shrimp (P. pugio) from a Choptank tributary. I&#39;ve got some hair grass in there but it&#39;s from a FW tank and isn&#39;t really thriving.</p>
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Locally sourced brackish algae for a small brackish shrimptank?

Commentary: EPA and Bay states are greenwashing Chesapeake Bay progress

Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival: Jam to Save the Bay ("takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 21–22")

EPA awards $23.8 million for Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration projects

Chesapeake Bay ospreys are struggling to maintain population, researchers say

Winter crabbing strained Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population. It may soon resume

I included as few pixels as I was able to ❤️

<div class="md"><p>I included as few pixels as I was able to ❤️</p>
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Tangier Island, VA as viewed from the air this morning

Virginia may pause effort to allow dredging for crabs during winter

EPA may increase oversight of state stormwater programs in Chesapeake region

VA Advised to Take Controversial Winter Dredge Crab Season off the Table Until 2026

A drone hyperlapse of a very busy Kent Narrows

Consortium of Maryland counties champions ferry system to bolster tourism | The seven-route system could be costly and lose money initially

With deadline looming, Virginia leaders reflect on what’s next for Chesapeake Bay Agreement

Nansemond Indian Nation aims to heal land, water along their namesake river

Blue Crab Art Print. Where is your fav spot to get crabs by the shore? 

For decades, Maryland has been synonymous with crabbing. But as the Chesapeake Bay's "watermen" fade away, a young TikTok-famous fisherman is hoping to revive it.

<div class="md"><p>The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in North America and has 17 million people living in it&#39;s 64 thousand square mile watershed. This page is for anything related to the Bay and its streams and rivers.</p>
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VMRC Votes to Close Winter Dredging, Finalizes Crab Pot Season (press release)

Questions about the formation of the Chesapeake Bay??

Where are the rockfish biting? (located in the middle, near the south river/bay bridge)

Tangier Island, VA as viewed from the air this morning

Blue Crab Art Print. Where is your fav spot to get crabs by the shore?