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The oyster population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay more than tripled in the past 20 years • May 20, 2025, 6:13 AM ET (CBS)
Progress in teaching environmental literacy improves around Chesapeake Bay area after COVID-19 learning loss • May 16, 2025, 11:17 PM ET (CBS)
NOAA Cuts 'Incredible Blow' to Virginia Restoration Efforts, Group Warns • Apr. 28, 2025, 6:54 AM ET (Newsweek)
Planned federal funding cuts to NOAA could jeopardize Chesapeake Bay restoration plans • Apr. 26, 2025, 5:54 AM ET (CBS)
Could planned federal funding cuts jeopardize Maryland's Chesapeake Bay restoration plans? • Apr. 26, 2025, 5:54 AM ET (CBS)

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