Environmentscore 343·4 metrosupdated 3h ago

Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Hits Record High in 40-Year Report

The Chesapeake Bay has achieved its highest water quality score in 40 years, reaching 56% in the latest report. Improvements are particularly notable in the Eastern Shore region, which scored 76%.

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