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MD lawmakers pass emergency bill to address blue catfish problem
Maryland lawmakers passed an emergency bill to combat the growing population of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and protect the waterways from the invasive fish.
Museum on Eastern Shore plans to reopen after fundraising campaign
After announcing that it would close, Delmarva Discovery Museum on Maryland's Eastern Shore is now rallying community support in an effort to remain open.
Delmarva Discovery Museum on Eastern Shore to close permanently
The Delmarva Discovery Museum on Maryland's Eastern Shore announced that its last day in operation will be Friday.
MD oyster season extended to aid watermen amid difficult winter
Maryland is extending the commercial oyster season to help watermen make up for lost harvesting opportunities after many waterways and parts of the Chesapeake Bay froze.
Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts get $44.2M in grants
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the EPA announced grant awards exceeding $44 million to support the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Pumps installed to divert sewage spill from Potomac River in MD
D.C. Water crews have installed high-powered pumps in Maryland in an effort to divert sewage after part of a major pipeline collapsed.
How to help cold-stunned sea turtles in MD this winter
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is asking Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast visitors to be vigilant of cold-stunned sea turtles.
Chesapeake Bay Boat Show announces return to state fairgrounds
The fifth annual Chesapeake Bay Boat Show is set to return to the Maryland State Fairgrounds site in Timonium from Feb. 5 to Feb. 8, 2026.
MD survey finds menhaden abundant in Chesapeake Bay for third straight year
The Maryland DNR's 2025 survey confirms Atlantic menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay are "widespread for the third consecutive year."
$340M project to improve water quality at Conowingo Dam in MD
Constellation Energy has agreed to spend more than $340 million to improve water quality at Maryland’s Conowingo Dam.
Oyster restoration center to open in Anne Arundel County
Chesapeake Bay Foundation officials joined partners and supporters to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new oyster restoration center.
Trump administration policies pose threats to Maryland’s ambitious climate efforts
A low-lying coastal community on Maryland's Eastern Shore lost a federal grant aimed at preventing flooding and managing sea-level rise.
