This gives an indication of the extent of erosion in this area. Wye Island, Chesapeake Bay 1999 August 14 847. Like most areas in Chesapeake Bay, Wye Island suffers from the scourge of erosion as waves beat against the shoreline. Wye Island, Chesapeake Bay 1999 August 14 848. Wye Island, Chesapeake Bay 1999 August 14 849.
Dead trees provide evidence of erosion problems on Wye Island.