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Lower Chesapeake Bay Red Tides 2026

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A dense, annual-blooming marine algae species is causing discolored water called a “red tide” in the Chesapeake Bay off the coast of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).... READ MORE

PA Public Fishing and Boating Access Strategy

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In August, 2026, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced a new, collaborative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy. The strategy provides... READ MORE