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USGS shares science results from selected publications through press releases written by the USGS and in cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Program. USGS results are also highlighted in the articles written by the Bay Journal staff and other media outlets. A USGS Chesapeake quarterly newsletter also provides news and reports.

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May 9, 2023

USGS scientists contribute to independent study evaluating why progress in achieving Bay water quality goals is lagging

Chesapeake Bay Program — Press Release — May 9, 2023

The report by the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee offers...

April 5, 2023

USGS contributes to new Bay Program report offering a roadmap for combating rising water temperatures

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Jake Solyst — April 5, 2023

March 27, 2023

From the fish kills to Conowingo Dam, USGS investigates the Bay watershed’s most complex issues

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Jake Solyst — March 27, 2023

November 17, 2022

Chesapeake Bay sees smaller than average dead zone in 2022

Chesapeake Bay Program — Press Release — November 16, 2022

October 18, 2022

Bay Barometer provides progress on Chesapeake restoration effort

The Chesapeake Bay Program released the Bay Barometer for 2021-2022.

September 27, 2022

Among the ‘last cold places,’ a fish defies climate change

Bay Journal — by Jeremy Cox — September 27, 2022

July 20, 2022

Potomac Environmental Flows Workshop Summary Report

Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) — July 2022

June 28, 2022

Chesapeake Bay "dead zone" predicted to be 13% lower than average

Chesapeake Bay Program — Press Release — June 28, 2022