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An In Focus look history of blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay

An In Focus look the history of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
Jane Morgan, who achieved a lengthy career as a singer, Broadway performer and television actress, died on Monday. Morgan, who was born Florence Catherine Currier on May 3, 1924 in Newton, Massachusetts, was 101. Her family confirmed the news of her passing. “Our beloved Jane passed away ...
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 granted $6 million to Maryland seafood processors to clear the Chesapeake Bay from invasive blue catfish.
'Out of the Bay and onto kitchen tables' | USDA funding will tackle invasive blue catfish in Maryland
And they eat everything, including much of the seafood the bay is known for, so they're considered an invasive species. The USDA will allocate $6 million from its Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program for processing blue catfish from the Chesapeake Bay.
Another step in battling the invasive blue catfish
More lawmakers are stepping in to help rid Maryland's waterways of the invasive blue catfish. On Wednesday, Congressman Andy Harris (R) and US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced $6 million in grants for seafood processors.
Ocean Harvesters Responds to Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s August 7 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / A press releaseissued yesterdayby the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) ...
Chesapeake Bay grasses see record gains in salty waters, offset by losses in central region
A key health indicator for the nation's most economically important estuary has delivered mixed news, with researchers from ...
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New Chesapeake striped bass fishery plan sparks debate
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved Addendum III for public comment, introducing a new plan aimed at ...
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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 Grasses Decline, Missing 2025 Restoration Goals
In 2024, the Chesapeake Bay’s underwater grasses, a vital indicator of the estuary’s health, dipped slightly, with Maryland’s ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Dolphins swim in front of tanker in Chesapeake Bay
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Virginia hasn’t met Chesapeake Bay chemical reduction goals. Experts have an idea to reach balance.
The idea is to make sure nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which are found in fertilizers, are applied in the right ...
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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 ...