While the overall health of the bay has slightly improved, most tributaries — including the Potomac River — scored poorly.

Blue crab populations hit a record low in the Chesapeake Bay last year. Now they are rebounding slightly, according to the latest crab survey.

The latest report card on the health of the Chesapeake Bay shows mixed results, including good news for oysters, and bad news for blue crabs.

A national recreational area distinction could bring in more federal resources and tourism for the communities on the Bay’s shoreline.

Environmental groups say government regulators need to step up enforcement and crack down on polluters in the Chesapeake Bay.

Nutria helped decimate more than 5,000 acres of wetlands in Maryland. Now, after a 20-year battle, officials are declaring victory against the invasive species.

For the first time ever, the state is limiting how many male blue crabs can be hauled daily.

“We will take action” if Pennsylvania doesn’t stop pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, says the EPA regional administrator.

A 2025 target is approaching for restoring the Chesapeake Bay. A new analysis shows states won’t meet the deadline at the current cleanup pace.

The three states blame Pennsylvania and New York for not doing enough to keep pollution out of the bay, and say the EPA should hold them accountable.