Recent News: #Potomac River
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July 01, 2015
Blue crab population shows modest rise, stock considered sustainable
A new report states overfishing is not occurring
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May 08, 2015
Shad abundance surpasses restoration goals in Potomac, Rappahannock
The migratory fish forms a critical link in the Chesapeake Bay food web.
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January 02, 2015
Restoration Spotlight: Push for public access at Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve
Virginia DCR aims to open thousands of acres of land to the public.
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November 12, 2014
Rising population, development threaten health of Potomac River
As many move to the region, “smart planning” could protect waterway from impacts of rapid growth.
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July 02, 2014
Experts recommend ‘risk-averse’ approach to managing depleted blue crab stock
Protecting females could rebuild the blue crab population.
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June 13, 2014
Restoration Spotlight: Non-profit combats litter in the Potomac River watershed
On field studies and in the office, the Alice Ferguson Foundation is trash-free.
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May 07, 2014
Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab abundance remains low
The long, cold winter killed an estimated 28 percent of adult crabs in Maryland waters.
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April 17, 2014
Oyster aquaculture could combat Potomac River pollution
Shellfish raised on the river bottom would remove excess nutrients from the water.
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April 15, 2014
Potomac River sees rise in returning shad, driving up Bay-wide abundance trend
Cleaner water is the cornerstone of shad recovery in the river.
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April 14, 2014
Anglers asked to remove invasive catfish from Maryland, Virginia waters
A new outreach campaign will teach citizens about blue and flathead catfish.
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