
Oyster renaissance lifts Chesapeake Bay, but troubles linger
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — After hoisting one of his 650 oyster cages from the bottom of Broad Bay, Joey Carmack grabbed a hose to remove a slimy pile of bright
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — After hoisting one of his 650 oyster cages from the bottom of Broad Bay, Joey Carmack grabbed a hose to remove a slimy pile of bright
Monday, with the governor’s signature, $3.7 million in state dollars will be paired with $11.2 million in federal funds to help with creosote cleanup in the Elizabeth River. Regina Mobley,
Inside Business creates its annual Power List to showcase who’s who in terms of moving the needle for the economy in Hampton Roads, whether they be the decision-makers, the influencers
What comes first: sea level rise, or melting glaciers? Which effects of climate change stem from agricultural versus industrial activities? Those are some of the questions a small group grappled
Following a competitive review process, the NOAA Marine Debris Program and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are pleased to announce the 12 recipients of the Ocean Odyssey Fiscal Year 2024 Marine
The Elizabeth River Project (ERP) and local schools have created a fantastic program to get students involved in the health of our local waterways. Youth Water Monitors ages 8-17, from
This is not your average school field trip. We are about to take a deep dive below the surface of the Elizabeth River without ever getting our hands wet, thanks
A local nonprofit recently finished the first phase of a years-long cleanup project in Portsmouth’s Paradise Creek. Katherine Hafner, WHRO Read the full article here Photo credit: Katherine Hafner
While the field of environmental conservation has been historically led by mostly White men, today the Bay watershed is fortunate to have a greater balance of genders in leadership roles.
A few decades ago, otters were a rare sight in the Elizabeth River, which was considered one of the most polluted waterways in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. But after years
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