James Island – Barren Island Ecosystem Restoration

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the $4 billion Mid-Chesapeake Bay ecosystem restoration project. The PPA outlines the roles, responsibilities, and financial … Continued

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Grants 2019-2020

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An array of education projects funded by the NOAA Chesapeake Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) grant program will provide students with opportunities to learn about the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and how their stewardship of the watershed can help the Chesapeake. … Continued

2018 Chesapeake Bay Report Card

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The Chesapeake Bay score decreased in 2018, but maintained a C grade, according to the 2018 Chesapeake Bay Report Card issued by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). The decrease was due to extremely high precipitation last … Continued