Chesapeake hikes that take my breath away–literally
November 17, 2024A Chesapeake Bay Program employee celebrates the impact that hiking has had on her life
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Chesapeake Bay
Our History
Our regional partnership guides the restoration and protection of the nation’s largest estuary.
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The Eastern whip-poor-will is a vocal night-time forager who is attuned to the moon
November 6, 2024This native bird was named after its distinctive call
Local leaders continue to play a key role in Bay restoration
November 4, 2024New data reveals the knowledge and capacity of local officials
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What Guides Us: The Chesapeake Watershed Agreement
5 themes guide the agreement:
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Abundant Life
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Clean Water
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Conserved Lands
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Engaged Communities
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Climate Change
Our partnership is guided by the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which includes goals and outcomes for restoring the Bay, its tributaries and the lands that surround them.
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The Issues
An array of complex problems threaten the health of the Bay and its wildlife.
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What is a Watershed?
Over 100,000 streams, creeks and rivers drain to the Bay, making up a 64,000 square mile watershed.
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Bay Facts
The Bay is full of interesting facts and trivia related to its history, wildlife, geography and more.
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Field Guide to the Chesapeake
Explore the Field Guide to learn about more than 300 species of birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chesapeake Bay region.
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Eastern Whip-Poor-Will
Antrostomus vociferus
Critter of the month
The Eastern whip-poor-will is a nocturnal insectivore that is most active during summer, moonlit nights.
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