Dry Spring Could Mean Smaller Dead Zone in Chesapeake Bay
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 19 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Dry Spring Could Mean Smaller Dead Zone in Chesapeake Bay
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The annual dead zone that threatens underwater life in the Chesapeake Bay is expected to be smaller than average this summer, according to a forecast issued today by the Chesapeake Bay Program and partners.
The dead zone forecast comes as much of the Chesapeake Bay region . . .
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Dry Spring Could Mean Smaller Dead Zone in Chesapeake Bay
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The annual dead zone that threatens underwater life in the Chesapeake Bay is expected to be smaller than average this summer, according to a forecast issued today by the Chesapeake Bay Program and partners.
The dead zone forecast comes as much of the Chesapeake Bay region . . .