Today, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) released its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card, the most comprehensive annual assessment of the Chesapeake Bay and its Watershed. The overall Chesapeake Bay earned a grade of C (50%).
In demonstration of its continued commitment to sustainability, the UMCES community celebrated Earth Week 2025 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Appalachian Laboratory.