Natural factors, such as temperatures and wind, as well as precipitation, which affects the volume of water flowing into the Bay, have a great impact on water quality, habitat and fish and shellfish populations. Annual rain and snowfall affect how much water flows in rivers. The levels of pollution entering the Bay each year generally correspond with the volume of water that flows from its tributaries.
Learn more about weather and river flow.
The indicators are not related to goals at this time.
Nita Sylvester at 800-968-7229 ext. 711