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Chesapeake Bay, USDA and blue catfish

USDA announces $8 million initiative to combat invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced an $8 million initiative to control the spread of invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay.
USDA announces USD 6 million to increase catfish production around Chesapeake Bay
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced USD 6 million (EUR 5.2 million) in grant funding to increase catfish processing in the Chesapeake Bay region as part of an ongoing state and federal effort to manage the invasive species.
‘A win for our rural communities’: USDA grants $6M to clear invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay
By Caroline Zeghibe Click here for updates on this story TILGHMAN ISLAND, Maryland (WBAL) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA invests $6M to tackle blue catfish invasion in Chesapeake Bay
Now, NOAA said, populations of blue catfish exist in most of the Chesapeake Bay's river systems in both Maryland and Virginia. And they eat everything, including much of the seafood the bay is known for, so they're considered an invasive species.
Rep. Andy Harris, Trump administration launch $6M grant program to reduce invasive catfish in Chesapeake Bay
Congressman Andy Harris and Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a $6 million grant program Wednesday to combat invasive, wild-caught blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and invigorate the Eastern Shore’s seafood processing industry.
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Yes, there are dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay. Here's how to track sightings.
Tamanend bottlenose dolphins are seasonal visitors to the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. They are a coastal population of ...
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Chesapeake Bay Paddle returns with a splash
Nothing says Eastern Shore summer quite like a Saturday on the water — and on July 26, 2025, more than 270 paddlers took to ...
Underwater grasses in Maryland's part of the Chesapeake Bay dropped slightly in 2024
Underwater grasses in Maryland's part of the Chesapeake Bay dropped slightly in 2024, the Department of Natural Resources ...
Chesapeake Bay grasses see slight dip in 2024 despite zone gains
Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay hit highs in some areas, but dropped overall. What’s behind the shift, and why does ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN7d
From Playful Otters to Pint-Size Owls, These Eight Awesome Animals Call the Chesapeake Bay Home
Blue crabs, bluebirds, beetles and many more creatures can be spotted in and around the bay—and scientists at the Smithsonian ...
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Dolphins swim in front of tanker in Chesapeake Bay
Planes Flying A Bold 3-Word Message For Texas Have Been Spotted Over Liberal State Capitals Kelley Mack, Actress on ‘The ...
Goals for oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay have been met. Now what?
As the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement’s deadline approaches, oyster restoration in the region has met its checkpoint. In ...
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12 Coastal Virginia Restaurants Where the Chesapeake Views Are Just The Bonus
Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay coastline has more to offer than just stunning sunsets. Laid-back seafood shacks, upscale ...
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Experts slam Chesapeake Bay draft plan over lack of pollution targets and accountability
The newest draft of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement lacks meaningful pollution reduction targets and allows states to ...