Watershed mapping project shows rapid loss of forests, offers new view of Va.’s changing landscapes

Approximately 60% of Virginia is located inside the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and those communities now have access to an ...
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Virginia's National Historic Trail Boasts Miles Of Scenery Along The Chesapeake Bay Coast

Stretching over 3,000 miles through the tidal waterways of the Chesapeake Bay, the Captain John Smith National Historic Trail is as visually stunning as it is historically rich. Those who explore it ...
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Chesapeake Conservancy data scientists taught a new AI tool to map wetlands more accurately

Chesapeake Conservancy is datafying the country’s dirt. The Annapolis nonprofit’s data science team has developed a new artificial intelligence deep learning model for mapping wetlands, with a ...

Coastal flood warning issued for Hampton Roads and OBX as Nor'easter moves in — live updates

City and state officials across Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks are warning residents to prepare for a powerful nor’easter ...
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Virginia Map Shows Where State Could Be Underwater From Sea Level Rise

An interactive map shows how parts of Virginia could be submerged in water if sea levels continue to rise, as experts warn that coastal areas are at particular risk of the . The map by the National ...
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How mussels help clean up Chesapeake Bay

SCOTTSVILLE, Va. — It was only 3 inches long but one of the little James Spinymussels that moved from Charles City County far up the James River to Scottsville this summer can filter up to 15 gallons ...