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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing the Council on the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Watershed. Handout photo.

VIDEO: MD Launches New Bay Cleanup Council, Oyster Shell Task Force

On the heels of a study that found that in 40 years of Bay cleanup efforts and funding, water quality has only slightly improved, Maryland is taking a new approach. On Friday Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new council using science-based strategies to restore the Chesapeake Bay and an oyster shell “task force” to put even more emphasis on bringing back the oyster population. Cheryl Costello breaks down the new plans. Watch below: