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Chesapeake Bay
Crossing Borders to Protect the Bay
Protecting the Chesapeake
In 2004, the Conservancy launched the Chesapeake Bay Initiative to partner with public and private agencies to protect and restore the bay.
With a shoreline longer than the West Coast of the United States – and a watershed that spans 64,000 square miles and comprises Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia – the Chesapeake cannot be ignored.
See what The Nature Conservancy is working to protect the bay – and the people and nature that depend on it.
Photographer Cameron Davidson shares his unique perspective on the Chesapeake Bay.
Our resilient rockfish is a symbol of hope for conservation. Read about this Chesapeake Bay icon.
A Washington, DC, restaurant shows how bay restoration can mean more sustainable seafood choices.
The Potomac River is one of the largest rivers flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about this biologically rich river.
Asian Oysters - A Risk We Can't Afford
Sound science led decision-makes to reject the introduction of a foreign oyster into the Chesapeake Bay.
Chesapeake Bay News
Maryland’s plan to boost Chesapeake Bay oysters will require a lot of hanky-panky
May 1, 2011 - The Washington Post
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