The health of the Chesapeake Bay has declined in an annual report card on the nation's largest estuary. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science gave the bay a C grade Tuesday.

Chesapeake Bay is at a turning point. Once severely polluted, the bay has seen major improvements in recent years. But President Trump's proposed budget would slash key programs.

Instead, it's getting dumped into the bay. It's an indication of the obstacles the bay faces, says Kristin Reilly, director of the Choose Clean Water Coalition, a collection of more than 300 ...

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Health, which includes ecology, society, and economy indicators, scored C+ (57%). “As 2025 marks a critical deadline for Chesapeake Bay restoration goals, this year’s ...

The Chesapeake is at an inflection point In fact, Chesapeake Bay — the nation's largest estuary — is at a critical juncture, according to scientists and environmental advocates. Once plagued by severe ...

Once plagued by severe pollution, it has shown notable improvement in water quality and wildlife abundance in recent years. But there's still a long way to go at a time when much of the federal ...