Chesapeake Bay Journal Newscast

Each month, hear which issues are making the biggest splash in the Chesapeake Bay region

Sturgeon survival, Virginia landfill woes and oyster upheaval 08/01/2026

Sturgeon survival, Virginia landfill woes and oyster upheaval Host Jeremy Cox discusses August's environmental news in the Chesapeake Bay region with Bay Journal reporters Lauren Hines-Acosta and Karl Blankenship On the docket: why Atlantic sturgeon are under so much scrutiny, the story of a landfill under a belated crackdown and what the future holds from the Bay's restored oyster sanctuaries. /episode/index/show/204f947a-197d-45b4-bba9-8b352aba73fd/id/42259305

The Bay's silent killer, a big fight over a small fish and a new waterfront stadium 07/01/2026

The Bay's silent killer, a big fight over a small fish and a new waterfront stadium Host Jeremy Cox discusses July's environmental news in the Chesapeake Bay region with Bay Journal reporters Lauren Hines-Acosta and Timothy B. Wheeler. On the docket: why Vibrio is on the rise, the latest on the political battle in Virginia over a small but mighty forage fish and how the Washington Commanders' new football stadium could impact the environment. /episode/index/show/204f947a-197d-45b4-bba9-8b352aba73fd/id/41923955

Chesapeake Bay Journal Newscast: The Trailer 06/12/2026

Chesapeake Bay Journal Newscast: The Trailer Get to know the Chesapeake Bay Journal Newscast, your monthly lively discussion of all things environmental in the Chesapeake Bay region. /episode/index/show/204f947a-197d-45b4-bba9-8b352aba73fd/id/41628445

Getting crabby, otters on the rebound and microplastics 06/01/2026

Getting crabby, otters on the rebound and microplastics Host Jeremy Cox discusses June's environmental news in the Chesapeake Bay region with Bay Journal reporters Lauren Hines-Acosta and Karl Blankenship. On the docket: two reports provide fresh insights into the health of blue crabs, signs that river otters are on the comeback trail and a surprising study about microplastics. Plus: behind-the-scenes tales and our quiz. /episode/index/show/204f947a-197d-45b4-bba9-8b352aba73fd/id/41485900

Farm dollars restored, transmission line drama and cleaning up the Potomac 05/31/2026

Farm dollars restored, transmission line drama and cleaning up the Potomac Host Jeremy Cox discusses May's environmental news in the Chesapeake Bay region with Bay Journal reporters Lauren Hines-Acosta and Karl Blankenship. On the docket: the feds start releasing long-delayed grants to farmers looking to clean up their fields, a proposed transmission line stirs up buzz in Virginia and a look at the long-term impacts from the massive sewage spill on the Potomac River. /episode/index/show/204f947a-197d-45b4-bba9-8b352aba73fd/id/41483670

Chesapeake Bay Journal Newscast

TOPICS