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Thanks to the weather and efforts to reduce pollution, the 2020 dead zone remains small
October 28, 2020Experts estimate dead zone is the seventh smallest in the past 35 years
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Wastewater treatment plant upgrades help reduce nitrogen pollution entering the Bay
August 7, 2020Sediment pollution also declines, thanks in part to the efforts of our farmers
Read moreChesapeake Bay water quality declines by four percentage points
May 13, 2020Record amount of freshwater contributed to lower score
Read moreWhat this summer’s rainfall could mean for the Bay
September 24, 2018Record-high water flows test the Bay’s resilience
Read moreE-Z Acres makes stream-friendly farming look, well, easy
November 10, 2016A family farm far from the Chesapeake keeps water clean for its community
Read moreMaryland farmer develops solution for agriculture runoff
September 23, 2016Sam Owings combined his experience as a farmer and developer to address agriculture runoff
Read moreData show drop in estimated nutrient, sediment loads entering Chesapeake Bay
April 18, 2016Computer simulations track partner progress toward clean water goals
Read moreRunoff has sent more nitrogen, sediment into Bay than anticipated
April 6, 2015New data has given the Chesapeake Bay Program a more accurate picture of pollution in the watershed.
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Pollution levels in nine rivers remain below long-term average in 2013
January 23, 2015Lowering nutrient and sediment loads could have a positive impact on the Chesapeake Bay.
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New wastewater treatment technologies create clean water in Chesapeake Bay
April 2, 2014Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.
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