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Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program
After a devastating and deadly July of extreme flooding and rainfall across the country, what does the future hold for the Chesapeake region?
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Rob Schnabel/CBF Staff
How Maryland’s Hedgeapple Farm fosters a deep connection to our lands and waters while building a thriving community.
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Aiming to rebuild the struggling striped bass population, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) yesterday released a proposed update to the striped bass fishery plan for public comment.
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Vanessa Remmers/CBF Staff
To address growing warning signs around the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Menhaden Management Board voted 14 to 2 in favor of further refining specific management changes to Virginia’s industrial reduction fishery in the Bay.
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Bob Miller
As state and federal leaders around the region update the major agreement guiding Chesapeake Bay restoration, this August is a pivotal time to urge stronger measures to protect the Bay.
Read MoreOngoing: Volunteers are invited to join us at Clagett Farm in Maryland. We have opportunities to help plant, weed, and harvest food for our CSA and the surrounding community. We also have opportunities to help care for trees in our tree nursery. See our calendar to register.
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