5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (616+ words) Gains add more than 4,600 acres of critical Chesapeake Bay habitat Underwater grass abundance increased in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries last year. In Maryland's portion of the Bay, underwater grass coverage expanded from 36,799 acres in 2024 to 41,419 acres in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (557+ words) It was her grandmother's famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert's first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than 18 million people…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (565+ words) It was her grandmother’s famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert’s first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (360+ words) Annapolis, Md. – The Chesapeake Bay’s “dead zone” is expected to be relatively mild this summer, according to a forecast published this week by various Maryland and Virginia institutions. The Below-average nutrient runoff is expected to mean better conditions for Bay marine…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (344+ words) Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. Chesapeake Jubilee: Kicks off Thursday with shrimp feast, 4:30 to 7 p.m.; and Amusements of America rides and games only, 6 to 10 p.m. Jubilee hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1012+ words) The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S., providing key habitat for a huge variety of aquatic life, and it is also home to major cities like Baltimore and Annapolis. That large human footprint is very evident in the…...

5+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (531+ words) Celebration of the nation’s largest estuary features five program premieres among more than 20 hours of bay-related content Title graphic for MPT's cornerstone 2026 Chesapeake Bay Week program, "Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories." The one-hour documentary invites viewers to discover how rivers connect,…...

5+ mon, 7+ hour ago   (563+ words) It would be hard to live in Hampton Roads without hearing about the work that goes on to clean and protect the Chesapeake Bay, the beautiful estuary that’s close to the heart of this region. All that effort — projects, goals,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (460+ words) Inn at Haven Harbour Kent County offers a slower, scenic side of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where rolling farmland meets quiet waterfront towns along the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay. Communities like Chestertown feature well-preserved colonial architecture, walkable streets and waterfront…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (602+ words) If you're in the Chesapeake Bay area in Maryland, you'll want to check out this underrated beach that is a favorite of locals for its fun amenities. While many keep heading east after crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to reach…...