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‘Sneaker Index’ of 34 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In

June 17, 2021

Recent rain impacts water clarity of the Patuxent River.

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‘Sneaker index’ of 47 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In

June 12, 2019

Annual event measures clarity of Patuxent River

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Bernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 36 inches at annual wade-in

June 11, 2018

Annual event measures clarity of Patuxent River

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'Sneaker index' of 41.5 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In

June 12, 2017

Annual event measures clarity of Patuxent River

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‘Sneaker index’ of 31 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In

June 13, 2016

High winds affected visibility of river bottom at annual event

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Bernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 44.5 inches at annual wade-in

June 16, 2015

Event marks deepest 'sneaker index' measurement in nearly two decades

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Bernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 34 inches at annual wade-in

June 12, 2013

Each year, the former state senator wades into the Patuxent River to bring attention to Chesapeake Bay restoration.

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Bernie Fowler sees his sneakers through 31.25 inches of water

June 13, 2011

Former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 31.25 inches of water at the 24th annual Patuxent River wade-in.

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Bernie Fowler Measures "Sneaker Index" of 34.5 Inches at Annual Patuxent River Wade-In

June 15, 2010

Former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 34.5 inches of water.

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Bernie Fowler Sees His Sneakers Through 25.5 Inches of Water at Annual Patuxent River Wade-In

June 15, 2009

At his 22nd annual Patuxent River Wade-in , former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 25.5 inches of water.

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