Chesapeake Bay Health Slips in 2025 Report Card as Persistent Challenges Threaten Long-Term Gains

Inside Climate News · By Aman Azhar · last updated June 14, 2025 – 1:04 AM

Record heat and volatile storm patterns have pushed the Chesapeake Bay’s health score down, sparking debate over recovery efforts and the need for granular monitoring.

By Aman Azhar

The Chesapeake Bay’s health has taken a downturn, according to a new report card, with the estuary relegated from a “C+” to a “C” as climate extremes and runaway pollution limit restoration efforts.

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