This series of interactive timelines helps you investigate how the bay has evolved. Learn how the Chesapeake was formed. Track the population of oysters, crabs, fish, and people over time. See how the forest land and pollution levels have changed, and follow important historical events from the area. Use the information to start a discussion of where we've been and where we might be headed.

Catch the latest news on issues of importance to the Chesapeake watershed and learn what you can do to make a difference. Explore a variety of lesson plans and activities approved by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for students, teachers, and families, or check out links to other related sites. Turn your tour of the bay into an action plan for change!

Join us on a six-day tour around the Chesapeake. Photographs from each of the stops along the journey reveal the bay's ever-changing beauty, and the accompanying descriptions provide an in-depth look at the life of the estuary. Learn who uses the bay and how, and brush up on local lore as you follow the links to detailed information about the Chesapeake Bay.